Nebraska Weather Update: Sunny Weekend Before Storm Chances Return Monday
HASTINGS, NEBRASKA – After a cool Friday night, residents across central Nebraska can look forward to a stretch of sunshine through the weekend before storm chances return Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Hastings .
A Calm Weekend Ahead
Saturday will bring clear skies and comfortable conditions, with highs near 71°F and light winds. Sunday will be another mild day with temperatures rising into the mid-70s, but southerly winds are expected to pick up during the afternoon.
Forecasters say the weekend provides a window of calm weather for outdoor activities, farming operations, and local events.
Storm Chances Monday
The next chance for rain arrives Monday, when scattered showers and thunderstorms could develop during the day and continue into the night. Coverage is expected to remain limited, but storms may bring gusty winds and brief downpours, particularly along Highway 6 and I-80, making travel more challenging.
Overnight lows will remain in the 60s, keeping humidity higher into Tuesday morning.
Five-Day Forecast for Hastings, NE
- Saturday: Sunny, high 71, low 49
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 75, low 60
- Monday: 20% chance of storms, high 75, low 61
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83, low 61
- Wednesday: 20% chance of storms, high 82, low 64
Looking Ahead
Tuesday and Wednesday look warmer, with highs in the low 80s. While another weak system could spark isolated showers midweek, most of the region should remain dry and seasonable.
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