Hastings, Nebraska – After a stretch of clear skies and spring sunshine, rain and possible thunderstorms will return to the Hastings area starting Tuesday night and continue into Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will begin to build Tuesday afternoon, with a slight chance of thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Wednesday. Rain chances increase to 40% Tuesday night and continue through Wednesday with a 50% chance of showers during the day. While severe weather is not expected, localized downpours and brief rumbles of thunder could occur.
Daytime highs will remain mild, with temperatures in the mid-70s Tuesday and upper 60s Wednesday, making for humid and unsettled afternoons. Winds will shift to the southeast and remain light, generally around 5 to 10 mph.
Scattered showers may linger into Thursday morning before dry weather returns by the weekend. Roads across U.S. Route 281 and Highway 6 may become slick during early morning hours, so drivers should remain alert midweek.
Hastings 5-Day Spring Forecast:
- Tuesday: Clouds increasing, high 75°F.
- Tuesday Night: Storms possible, 40% chance, low 52°F.
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high 68°F (50% chance).
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high 71°F (30% chance).
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 77°F.
