Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lincoln, Lincoln Municipal Airport (KLNK)

Lat: 40.83° N Lon: 96.76° W Elev: 1214 ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SE 10 mph
Barometer	29.63 in (1002.3 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 3:54 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Lancaster County

Today

Cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms early, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall early. Windy, hot with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming south 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tonight

A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with lows in the upper 50s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Not as warm with highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Monday Night

Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Tuesday

Partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.