Hastings, Nebraska – Drivers across south-central Nebraska faced patchy dense fog early Wednesday, with visibility dropping near zero in some areas as steady rain moved in behind it.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, fog is expected to linger through 10 a.m., followed by rain chances climbing to 80% through the afternoon. Highs will stay in the 60s with an east-southeast breeze around 5 to 10 mph.
Travel conditions remain slick, especially along Highway 6 and I-80 from Hastings to Kearney. Commuters should allow extra time and use headlights in fog-prone zones. Rainfall may be locally heavy at times, affecting low-lying areas.
Thursday brings improvement, with partial sunshine returning and highs climbing into the 70s. North winds will hold steady at 5 to 10 mph, and only a 20% chance of a lingering morning shower remains.
Conditions are expected to continue warming into the weekend, with 80s likely and dry skies returning across much of the state. More detailed updates will be issued as the weather stabilizes later this week.
