Hastings, NE – A brief chill grips Nebraska this Tuesday morning, but warmer, sunnier days are on the horizon. Drivers heading along U.S. Highway 6 and Highway 281 should watch for early frost on windshields and slick bridges before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, patchy frost could develop in parts of south central Nebraska and north central Kansas, with temperatures dipping into the mid-30s near the Sandhills. However, by Thursday, a strong warming trend will return, pushing highs into the upper 70s and low 80s through the weekend.
Residents are encouraged to protect outdoor plants and check on pets exposed to early-morning chill. After Tuesday, conditions will turn dry and comfortable — ideal for fall decorating, pumpkin patch visits, and early Halloween prep.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: High 65°F, clear and cool.
- Wednesday: Increasing clouds, breezy, high 66°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 77°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F.
- Saturday: Pleasant, high 84°F, perfect for outdoor plans.
Forecasters expect no major hazardous weather after Tuesday morning. The next significant temperature drop may not arrive until mid-next week.
