Hastings, Neb. – Labor Day travel across central Nebraska could be disrupted as storms and patchy fog move in through Monday morning, bringing slick roads and lowered visibility for drivers. Anyone planning trips on I-80 or Highways 6 and 34 should prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions, especially in the early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, scattered thunderstorms may develop Sunday evening and last into Labor Day, with the strongest activity expected after 1 p.m. Monday. Fog could reduce visibility to less than a quarter-mile overnight, creating dangerous conditions for early commuters and holiday travelers. Rainfall may remain light, but isolated storms could drop heavier downpours in localized areas.
Hastings and surrounding Adams County communities should expect highs near 70 on Labor Day, noticeably cooler than recent days. Winds will shift to the north by afternoon, reinforcing the drop in temperatures as September begins with a stretch of cooler, fall-like air.
Tuesday looks drier, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 76. Still, spotty showers may return late Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday morning. By midweek, temperatures will remain seasonable, hovering in the low to mid-70s with overnight lows dipping into the 40s by Wednesday night.
Travelers should allow extra time on the roads, use headlights in fog, and monitor local alerts through Monday evening. The National Weather Service warns that additional advisories are possible if storms strengthen.
Five-Day Forecast for Hastings, Nebraska
- Monday (Labor Day): Chance of showers and storms, high near 70. Fog early.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 76. Clear overnight, low near 57.
- Wednesday: Slight shower chance, partly cloudy, high near 70. Low near 48.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 74. Low around 52.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 73. Low near 50.
