HASTINGS, Nebraska – Thick fog continues to blanket parts of south-central Nebraska early this Wednesday, cutting visibility to a quarter mile along Highway 6 and I-80. Drivers heading toward Kearney, Grand Island, and Hastings should slow down, use headlights, and allow extra space between vehicles as the haze persists through mid-morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday for much of central and southern Nebraska, including Adams, Hall, Clay, and Phelps counties. The fog will gradually lift by late morning, revealing a stretch of calm, mild fall weather heading into the weekend.
By Thursday, skies will clear with highs near 80°F—well above average for mid-October—before cooler air slides in Friday. Sunshine dominates through the weekend, bringing near-perfect conditions for outdoor plans, from leaf-peeping along the Platte River to late-season football games. Farmers and festival organizers can expect dry fields and light winds through Saturday.
Mild evenings will keep conditions pleasant for outdoor dining and pumpkin patch visits as Halloween décor fills front yards across the region. No major rain systems are expected until early next week, when a few scattered showers could return.
Motorists should stay cautious early this morning but can look forward to a sunny, stable pattern ahead—classic mid-fall weather across the heart of Nebraska.
Five-Day Forecast for Hastings, NE:
Wed: 81/62 – Morning fog, then clearing; light south wind.
Thu: 79/57 – Mostly sunny; breezy south winds.
Fri: 73/47 – Sunny; cooler breeze by afternoon.
Sat: 67/40 – Mostly sunny; crisp, pleasant fall day.
Sun: 72/45 – Clear skies; ideal for outdoor events.
