Hastings, Nebraska – Thunderstorms could return to south-central Nebraska Friday night, potentially disrupting travel and outdoor plans across Adams County and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 1 a.m. Saturday, with increased activity possible over the weekend. Friday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 76°F before clouds build into the evening. Residents should prepare for brief downpours, lightning, and potential localized flooding.
Motorists using U.S. Highway 6 and area rural roads should stay alert for slick conditions after dark Friday into early Saturday. Weekend events may also be impacted by unstable weather, especially Saturday night when chances of thunderstorms rise to 40% across the region.
Saturday’s high will reach 78°F under partly sunny skies, with another round of showers possible before 1 p.m. Sunday brings the highest rain risk of the extended forecast, with a 50% chance of storms and a high near 78°F. The pattern may linger into Sunday night, which holds a 40% chance of rain.
By Monday, summer heat builds again. Clearer skies return with highs in the lower 80s Monday through Tuesday before peaking near 90°F by Wednesday.
🔎 Five-Day Hastings Forecast: Friday, August 1st – Wednesday, August 6th
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 76°F. Light winds.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, slight thunderstorm chance after midnight. Low 58°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, slight rain chance early. High near 78°F.
- Saturday Night: 40% chance of storms. Low around 62°F.
- Sunday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 78°F.
- Sunday Night: 40% chance of storms. Low 61°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 82°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 87°F.
- Wednesday: Hot and sunny, high near 90°F.
