Hastings, NE – Residents should prepare for a significant shift in weather as a potent storm system arrives Tuesday. A full day of rain and embedded thunderstorms will create slick travel conditions and could bring beneficial, yet heavy, downpours to the region. The activity is expected to begin early and persist through the evening, representing a dramatic change from Monday’s heat.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the day Tuesday, with the chance of precipitation holding at 70%. The steadiest rain is anticipated after 1 p.m. New rainfall amounts could total between a half and three-quarters of an inch, raising the potential for localized ponding on roadways and in low-lying areas. Drivers should allow for extra time during their Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
The storm system will begin to exit the area late Tuesday night, with only a slight chance of a thunderstorm lingering before 7 a.m. Wednesday. Skies will then clear, paving the way for a beautiful and sunny Juneteenth on Thursday with a high near 90°F.
This pleasant weather will be short-lived, however, as a major heatwave builds into the weekend. The heat will intensify late in the week, pushing temperatures toward the century mark. Residents are advised to stay aware of the changing conditions, from Tuesday’s storms to the extreme heat that follows. Warnings remain in effect through Tuesday night.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Hastings:
- Monday: Decreasing clouds with a high near 93°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. High of 80°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 81°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Sunny with a high near 90°F.
- Friday: Mostly clear with a high near 100°F.
