Hastings, Nebraska – Rain and thunder could slam into southern Nebraska by late Thursday, causing potential travel issues across Hastings and nearby routes like US-281.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 4 p.m. Thursday, with rain chances peaking at 60%. A few storms may become strong, especially into the night, bringing up to a quarter-inch of rain — more in isolated thunderstorms. Drivers are urged to avoid water-covered roads and check local alerts before evening travel.
Clouds will build throughout the day with a high near 69°F. Winds will shift from southeast to east around 10 mph as storms approach. The rain threat continues into Thursday night with another 60% chance of precipitation and low temperatures near 56°F. Some thunder could persist past midnight.
By Friday, skies begin to clear slightly, but a lingering 20% chance of morning showers remains. Daytime highs reach near 74°F. Dry air settles in Friday night with partly cloudy conditions and a low of 53°F.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday brings a 30% chance of afternoon showers and storms, then sunny skies return Sunday and Monday with warming highs into the low 80s.
🗓 Five-Day Forecast for Hastings, NE (June 5–9):
- Wednesday (June 4): Mostly sunny, high near 74°F
- Thursday (June 5): Showers and thunderstorms likely after 4 p.m., high near 69°F
- Friday (June 6): Slight chance of morning showers, high 74°F
- Saturday (June 7): 30% chance of afternoon storms, high 79°F
- Sunday (June 8): Sunny and warmer, high 82°F
- Monday (June 9): Sunny, high 83°F
