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Nebraska-Kansas Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Possible Oct 25-26
Hastings, NE – Rain soaked roads and a chance of thunderstorms could complicate travel across south central Nebraska Sunday night into Monday, Oct. 26, as a developing weather system brings an 80% cha
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-25T09:11:57.279Z
Hastings, NE – Rain soaked roads and a chance of thunderstorms could complicate travel across south central Nebraska Sunday night into Monday, Oct. 26, as a developing weather system brings an 80% chance of precipitation to the Hastings area. Showers are expected to become widespread Sunday evening, with isolated thunderstorms possible before daybreak Monday. The unsettled conditions will continue into the workweek, accompanied by gusty winds and temperatures in the 60s before a brief stretch of drier weather arrives Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, a hazardous weather outlook issued early Sunday identifies the possibility of thunderstorms across south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kansas. Forecasters do not expect severe weather, although occasional thunderstorms could accompany the passing system. The outlook includes Adams, Hall, Buffalo, Kearney and surrounding Nebraska counties, along with several counties across the Kansas border.
Rain Chances Reach 80% Sunday Night Into Monday Sunday will begin with mostly cloudy skies and relatively mild temperatures, with afternoon readings expected to reach approximately 69 degrees. Northeast winds near 5 mph will gradually turn east southeast as the day progresses. The more noticeable weather change arrives Sunday night, when showers become increasingly likely and a thunderstorm cannot be ruled out before 4 a.m. Monday.
Rainfall totals Sunday night are forecast between one tenth and one quarter of an inch, although thunderstorms could produce locally higher amounts. The chance of precipitation stands at 80%, making Sunday evening and early Monday the primary periods for residents to monitor changing weather conditions. Temperatures will remain relatively mild, falling only to around 54 degrees.
Monday will bring another 80% chance of showers, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 66 degrees. South southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph could gust as high as 25 mph, adding breezy conditions to the wet start of the workweek. Additional rainfall is expected to remain below one tenth of an inch in the Hastings point forecast.
Wet Roads Could Affect Monday Commuters Drivers traveling Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 281 and other major routes across south central Nebraska should prepare for wet pavement during the Monday morning commute. Periods of heavier showers could temporarily reduce visibility, particularly where traffic moves at highway speeds. No specific road closures or widespread travel disruptions were identified in the supplied National Weather Service outlook.
The broader NOAA Weather Prediction Center discussion describes a developing system bringing rain and thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Southern Plains. A Slight Risk of excessive rainfall covers parts of the Central and Southern High Plains and Rockies, but that designation should not be interpreted as a confirmed flash flood threat for Hastings. Local forecasts indicate comparatively modest rainfall amounts.
Midweek Improvement Before More Rain Chances Conditions should gradually improve Monday night as shower chances decrease to 30% before 7 p.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 45 degrees and northwest wind gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Tuesday brings mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 68 degrees, followed by another 30% chance of showers before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday offers the most favorable weather of the workweek, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees. Thursday should remain mostly sunny and slightly warmer, with highs near 73 degrees. However, another round of unsettled weather could develop Thursday night and continue into Halloween weekend, when Saturday's rain probability increases to 60%.
With rain expected early in the week and another opportunity for showers approaching Halloween, residents may need to plan outdoor activities around changing conditions.
Will the return of rain affect your Monday commute or your Halloween weekend plans?
Five Day Weather Outlook Sunday 10/25: Mostly cloudy skies will accompany a high near 69 degrees, with northeast winds shifting east southeast; showers and possibly a thunderstorm develop Sunday night, bringing an 80% precipitation chance and a low near 54 degrees.
Monday 10/26: Showers are expected with an 80% precipitation chance and a high near 66 degrees, while south southeast winds could gust to 25 mph; conditions gradually improve Monday night, with a low near 45 degrees.
Tuesday 10/27: Mostly cloudy skies will bring an afternoon high near 68 degrees, followed by a low near 50 degrees Tuesday night; a 30% chance of showers develops before 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday 10/28: Mostly sunny skies will provide a break from the unsettled weather, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 71 degrees; mostly clear conditions follow Wednesday night, with temperatures falling to around 50 degrees.
Thursday 10/29: Mostly sunny conditions will bring an afternoon high near 73 degrees, followed by increasing clouds and a low near 56 degrees; a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Thursday night.
Extended Weather Outlook Friday, Oct. 30: Partly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 75 degrees and a 20% chance of showers. Friday night brings a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures falling to approximately 55 degrees.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Halloween will feature mostly cloudy skies and showers likely, with a 60% chance of precipitation and an afternoon high near 67 degrees. The supplied forecast does not include a Saturday night low or precise rainfall totals.
The available local forecast does not indicate severe thunderstorms or significant flooding in Hastings.