Hastings, Neb. – Thunderstorms could disrupt Labor Day weekend plans in central Nebraska as showers return Saturday night and continue into Sunday. Drivers along U.S. 281 and Highway 6 should prepare for slick roads and sudden downpours during the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service, Hastings will stay mostly dry Thursday and Friday with highs in the upper 70s. By Saturday, conditions shift as a 40 percent chance of storms builds after dark, carrying the risk of localized flooding and lightning. Showers may linger into early Sunday, keeping travel slow and outdoor gatherings unsettled.
The holiday weekend weather could affect barbecues, football games, and community events. Residents are urged to secure tents, charge phones in case of power outages, and avoid unnecessary travel during storms. If thunder roars, the NWS advises moving indoors immediately.
Ahead of the storm chances, Thursday and Friday bring calmer weather. Hastings will see partly sunny skies with highs near 78 Thursday and 79 Friday, providing a short window for outdoor chores and travel before unsettled skies arrive. Monday begins to dry out, and by Tuesday, skies turn sunny with highs reaching the low 80s.
Warnings could be updated through the weekend. Stay tuned to the NWS and local alerts for late changes as the holiday approaches.
Five Day Forecast for Hastings, Nebraska
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 78.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 79.
- Saturday: Showers and storms likely after 1 p.m., high near 78.
- Sunday: Storm chances continue, partly sunny, high near 77.
- Monday (Labor Day): Partly cloudy, high near 78.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 82.
