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Nebraska Weather: Hastings Storms Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 80% Rain
Hastings, NE – Residents across south central Nebraska face a wet start to the week as showers, patchy fog and isolated thunderstorms affect the Hastings area Monday, October 26. Rain chances reach 80
By Erin Vale · 2026-10-26T09:12:34.763Z
Hastings, NE – Residents across south central Nebraska face a wet start to the week as showers, patchy fog and isolated thunderstorms affect the Hastings area Monday, October 26. Rain chances reach 80% overnight before conditions gradually improve, although additional showers could return ahead of Halloween weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected early Monday, with rain chances decreasing through the morning. The agency's Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates a few rumbles of thunder are possible from weak storms, but severe weather is not expected.
Monday's forecast calls for a 60% chance of precipitation, with showers likely before 7 a.m. and additional shower or thunderstorm chances through 10 a.m.
Patchy fog could develop before noon, potentially reducing visibility during morning travel.
Rainfall totals are expected to range between one tenth and one quarter of an inch, although thunderstorms could produce locally higher amounts.
Monday afternoon temperatures should reach approximately 62 degrees, with winds potentially gusting to 25 mph.
Monday night brings a 30% chance of showers, mainly before 8 p.m., with temperatures dropping near 42 degrees.
Tuesday, October 27, will be mostly cloudy with a high around 63 degrees. Wednesday brings improving conditions, partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching 71 degrees.
Thursday remains partly sunny with a high near 70 degrees before another unsettled period develops.
Friday, October 30, carries a 50% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Friday night maintains a 50% precipitation chance.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, brings a 40% chance of showers and a high near 66 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, looks partly sunny with a 20% chance of showers and a high around 64 degrees.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m., when clocks move backward one hour.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts before weekend travel and outdoor Halloween activities.