Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83°NLon: 96.76°WElev: 1214ft.

Overcast and Breezy

75°F

24°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	S 21 G 31 mph
Barometer	29.53 in (999.1 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 10:54 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lincoln NE

Today
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 43 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 65 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 48 °F
T-storms
Monday
High: 63 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 65. East wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 48. East southeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.