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.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	16%
Wind Speed	N 14 mph
Barometer	29.44 in (995.8 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	23 Apr 5:54 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Lincoln Municipal Airport NE

Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 52 °F
T-storms
Monday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Slight
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west northwest 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Tuesday

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

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.