Nebraska drivers are creeping through a wall of gray this morning as dense fog drops visibility to a quarter mile or less across Hastings and much of south central Nebraska. Headlights glow in the mist along Highway 6, and traffic slows to a cautious crawl.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until noon CST. Visibility may fall to 0.25 miles or less across Adams, Hall, Buffalo, and surrounding counties. Low visibility could make driving hazardous, especially on rural highways and I-80 corridors.
Temperatures sit near 37 degrees with mist and patchy drizzle. Areas of fog linger through late morning before gradual improvement. Plan extra time for the commute and use low-beam headlights. Leave plenty of distance between vehicles.
Clouds hang tough into midweek, but a warming trend builds. Highs reach near 48 degrees today, then climb to the upper 50s Wednesday. By Thursday, sunshine pushes readings toward 68 degrees, delivering early March Spring Vibes across Hastings.
Rain chances increase late Thursday night into Friday, with rain likely and a 90 percent precipitation chance at times. A few thunderstorms could develop Friday night into early Saturday as a stronger system organizes over the Plains.
We spring clocks ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, gaining evening daylight as temperatures hold in the 60s this weekend. Longer-range signals point to above-normal warmth into early next week, with highs nearing 70 by Monday.
For now, the immediate concern remains visibility. Slow down, stay alert, and watch for sudden drops in sight distance. How thick is the fog in your neighborhood right now?
Five Day Outlook for Hastings, Nebraska:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 58°
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 68°
Friday: Rain likely, high 68°
Saturday: Sunny, high 55°
Sunday: Sunny, high 68°
