Nebraska residents in Hastings and surrounding areas should prepare for a cool Halloween with highs in the 50s. While skies will clear up on Friday, offering mild and sunny weather, a storm system is expected to move in on Saturday, potentially bringing showers and thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will remain mostly cloudy with a high of 56 degrees, gradually clearing in the afternoon. Winds will shift to come from the southwest at 10 mph, providing a chilly but calm Halloween evening for trick-or-treaters. As night falls, temperatures are predicted to drop to a low of 38 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Friday, the start of November, will offer a warmer and sunnier day, reaching a high of 62 degrees. This day will likely be dry, with south winds reaching up to 15 mph and gusts around 25 mph. However, by Friday night, conditions will start to shift, bringing partly cloudy skies and a low near 38.
The primary concern for the weekend will arrive on Saturday, with a significant chance of showers and thunderstorms expected through the day and into the evening, impacting areas like U.S. Route 281 and U.S. Highway 6. Rainfall amounts could vary, but the National Weather Service warns of possible thunderstorms producing localized heavy rain. Saturday’s high is forecasted to be around 67 degrees, with a low of 52 degrees by night.
Sunday continues the rainy trend with scattered showers and a high of 67 degrees, followed by mild evening temperatures around 51. Drivers should stay alert for potential wet road conditions, especially on main routes like Route 281.
