June 10, 2021 5:47 pm Southeast Nebraska made it back in to the 90°s today. Lincoln topped out at 96° Thursday afternoon, reaching a peak heat index of 99°. By far, the highest level of the year. Changes are coming to the region as a cold front moves through the state overnight and through the day Friday. Behind the cold front, drier air will begin to … [Read more...] about Warmest air of 2021; Changes coming as cold front passes, bringing thunderstorms Friday morning
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Warmest air in nearly two years; Thunderstorms possible Friday morning
June 9, 2021 6:05 pm Another 90° day in the books. Lincoln reached 94° Wednesday afternoon. That ties for the warmest temperature so far this year. We will best that mark by a few more degrees Thursday afternoon. We are definitely in a “Summer Sizzle” pattern. That means we are not going to cool off much overnight, even with clear skies. Lows will … [Read more...] about Warmest air in nearly two years; Thunderstorms possible Friday morning
Temperatures keep climbing; Heat Index nears 100°
June 8, 2021 4:38 pm Another day. Another day with temperatures reaching 90° in southeast Nebraska. Tuesday is now the 4th day to reach 90° out of the last five, and it is the 5th day to reach 90° this year. We’ve got two more days reaching at least 90° before minor relief comes from a cold front Friday. Even with clear skies, temperatures will only drop to the … [Read more...] about Temperatures keep climbing; Heat Index nears 100°
Mid-summer heat continues; lack of rain could have impact on lawns
June 7, 2021 6:25 pm Temperatures back in to the 90°s for the third time in four days in Lincoln. This also is the fourth day to reach 90° this year — exactly where we average as of Monday. Heat is going to continue for southeast Nebraska. It looks like we will reach 90° each of the next three days. The warmest day should be Thursday afternoon where … [Read more...] about Mid-summer heat continues; lack of rain could have impact on lawns
It’s getting hot, hot, hot…
June 4, 2021 6:31 pm Summer is back in full force! Most of Nebraska has eclipsed the 90-degree mark Friday afternoon. Some spots in portions of northern Nebraska almost approached 100 degrees today! The other story is the humidity. Southerly winds are beginning to pump in more humid air today and will continue to do so over the weekend. Things could get steamy soon, … [Read more...] about It’s getting hot, hot, hot…