Hastings, NE – Thunderstorms could spark Friday night across south central Nebraska before snow chances return Saturday and Sunday, including along Highway 281.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, a strong to marginally severe storm system is expected Friday evening. Gusts near 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters may accompany storms moving through York, Grand Island, and Hastings. Drivers along Highway 281 should remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions through late Friday night.
Friday’s high temperature will reach 81°F, but breezy south winds will shift direction ahead of the storm front. Thunderstorms may develop after 1 a.m. Saturday, bringing increased rain chances overnight.
Rain will continue through Saturday with a chance of thunderstorms before 1 p.m., followed by a cooler high near 61°F. Winds will remain gusty, and roads could become slick with potential rainfall.
As colder air sweeps in late Saturday, a rain and snow mix may begin by evening, with the chance of snow persisting through Sunday night. Accumulations are uncertain, but motorists should plan for reduced visibility and possible slick travel during weekend transitions, especially on rural roads.
The five-day forecast shows lingering rain chances Monday into Tuesday, with temperatures dropping into the low 40s Sunday and rebounding slightly by midweek.
Five-Day Hastings Forecast:
- Friday: 81°F, breezy with evening thunderstorms
- Saturday: 61°F, rain and possible thunder
- Sunday: 42°F, rain/snow mix
- Monday: 38°F, cloudy with a 30% chance of rain/snow
- Tuesday: 58°F, 40% chance of rain
