Hastings, Nebraska – Thunderstorms will drench south-central Nebraska early Tuesday, June 3rd, with dangerous wind gusts and heavy rainfall set to impact morning travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, a 100% chance of storms is expected Monday night into Tuesday, with wind gusts reaching 30 mph and rainfall totals between a quarter and one inch. Showers and embedded thunderstorms will persist through Tuesday morning, tapering by afternoon.
Travelers along US-6 and surrounding county roads should prepare for slick conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. North winds will shift throughout the day, with gusts continuing to challenge high-profile vehicles and outdoor plans. Tuesday’s high will hover near 62°F — a cooler-than-average dip in early June’s otherwise warming trend.
Clouds will linger into Tuesday night before partial clearing returns Wednesday. A slight chance of thunderstorms redevelops early Wednesday morning, though widespread impacts are not currently expected.
Heading into late week, conditions trend warmer but unsettled. Scattered storms are possible Thursday and Friday afternoons, especially after 1 p.m. Daytime highs will climb back into the 70s, offering a more summerlike feel heading into the weekend.
5-Day Hastings Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, slight storm chance early. High near 72°F.
- Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 73°F.
- Friday: Slight chance of afternoon storms. High around 77°F.
- Saturday: Isolated storms. Partly sunny, high of 78°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and dry. Warmer summer finish, high near 81°F.
