Hastings, NE – Temperatures in central Nebraska will climb rapidly midweek, bringing both warmth and weather risks before a shift toward weekend showers.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, high temperatures will reach 81°F by Wednesday and peak near 86°F on Thursday. Sunny skies and gusty winds from the south—reaching up to 25 mph—will push fire weather risks to near-critical levels from Tuesday through Thursday. Authorities urge caution in rural and grassy areas, especially near highways like U.S. Route 6 and Highway 281.
Patchy frost may still form in low-lying areas early Tuesday morning, but warmth will dominate the days ahead. Fire-sensitive zones across south central Nebraska and parts of northern Kansas, particularly on Thursday, are most vulnerable.
Moisture will return late in the week, with a 20% chance of showers developing Thursday night and continuing through Easter weekend. Saturday and Sunday each carry rain chances near 30%, which could affect outdoor gatherings.
Here’s the 5-day outlook for Hastings, NE:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 81°F. Winds up to 15 mph, gusts near 25 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high around 86°F. Fire risk continues.
- Thursday Night: 20% chance of showers, low near 43°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, cooler with a high of 58°F.
- Saturday: 30% chance of showers and storms after 1 p.m., high near 59°F.
