Hastings, Nebraska – A surge of summer heat returns to south-central Nebraska as temperatures in Hastings climb to 89°F by Tuesday afternoon under sunny skies. Gusty winds near 20 mph may complicate travel on U.S. Highway 281 and pose a dehydration risk for outdoor workers.
According to the National Weather Service, winds will shift from the west to the south Tuesday afternoon, pushing hot, dry air across the region. By Wednesday, highs will top 93°F, setting the stage for the warmest stretch of June so far. While skies will remain mostly clear through midweek, isolated thunderstorms return late Wednesday night, with a 20% chance of showers that may continue into Thursday evening.
Residents should prepare for the quick warm-up by checking cooling systems, limiting peak-hour outdoor activity, and staying hydrated. Vulnerable groups, including older adults and pets, should avoid prolonged exposure during the midday hours.
Partly cloudy conditions Thursday night may give way to brief thunderstorms into Friday morning, although most of the week looks dry and seasonally hot. Winds could remain breezy through the weekend.
Warnings remain limited as of Monday night, but additional advisories may be issued later this week if storm chances increase or winds intensify.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Hastings, NE (June 9–14):
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, low 51°F, light winds
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 89°F, southwest winds 5–10 mph
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 93°F, low around 65°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of PM storms, high 89°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, slight AM storm chance, high 89°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, 20% chance of storms late, high 87°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 88°F
