Grand Island, NE – Unseasonably warm air surged into central Nebraska on Sunday, pushing temperatures to a level not seen for this date in more than a century.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, Grand Island’s Central Nebraska Regional Airport reached 67 degrees Sunday afternoon, tying the existing Feb. 15 record high of 67 degrees first set in 1921.
The temperature spike was brief but significant. Sunday’s high was 27 degrees above the typical Feb. 15 average high of 40 degrees for the area. Records for Grand Island date back to 1895.
Forecasters said the warmth was driven by a strong southerly flow ahead of an approaching system, allowing spring-like air to overspread much of the region. While no new record was set, tying a mark that has stood for more than 100 years highlights just how unusual the mid-February warmth was.
Residents across Hall County and the greater Grand Island area likely noticed the dramatic difference, especially compared to typical mid-winter conditions in central Nebraska.
Colder air is expected to return this week, bringing temperatures closer to seasonal averages. Travelers and commuters should monitor updated forecasts for any sharp changes that could impact morning drives.
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