Hastings, Neb. – Patchy morning fog gave way to another sweltering afternoon Wednesday as temperatures climbed into the low 90s across central Nebraska, with heat index values pushing close to 100 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, the region will stay mostly sunny with light winds, though an isolated shower or thunderstorm could develop during the late afternoon or evening, especially along Highway 281. Most locations, however, are expected to remain dry.
The heat continues Thursday with highs ranging from 87 to 93 degrees under mostly sunny skies. While conditions will stay hot and dry, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms may move into the area Friday afternoon, briefly breaking up the summer heat.
By Saturday, cooler air begins to filter in, bringing highs back into the 70s and 80s along with partly cloudy skies. The more comfortable weather pattern is expected to extend into early next week.
Residents are advised to limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat, stay hydrated, and monitor changing weather conditions, particularly Friday when storms may be more widespread.
Five Day Forecast for Hastings, Nebraska:
- Wednesday: High 88–93°, Heat index 94–98°, Patchy AM fog, isolated evening storms possible
- Thursday: High 87–93°, Low 65–69°, Mostly sunny, hot and dry
- Friday: High 82–93°, Low 65–68°, Scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms
- Saturday: High 77–85°, Low 58–65°, Partly cloudy, cooler
- Sunday: High mid-70s to low-80s, Cooler and dry trend continues
