Hastings, Nebraska – Thunderstorms could clip Hastings by Sunday evening, July 20th, just as Nebraskans brace for a week of rising summer heat. With highs climbing toward 96°F by Tuesday, the region faces a mix of isolated storms and increasingly sweltering days.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, Sunday brings a 10% chance of thunderstorms before 7 a.m., followed by another round after 7 p.m. The evening storms may produce brief downpours, with northeast winds at 10 mph and new rainfall totals reaching up to three-quarters of an inch in isolated areas.
Drivers along Highway 6 and Route 281 should be alert to slick conditions or low visibility if rain develops late Sunday. Monday marks a return to mostly sunny skies and a high near 93°F, while Tuesday will be the hottest day of the week with a high of 96°F and no rain in sight. Overnight lows remain warm and muggy in the lower 70s through midweek.
A slight chance of storms returns Monday night (20%) and again on Wednesday (30%), especially in eastern portions of Adams County. While these storms are expected to remain scattered, outdoor workers and commuters should remain weather-aware during evening hours.
Prepare for a prolonged heat stretch by staying hydrated, limiting outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, and checking on vulnerable neighbors or pets.
Warnings remain minimal for now, but additional heat advisories are possible by midweek.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Hastings, NE (Starting Sunday, July 20th):
- Sunday: High 88°F, 10% chance of AM storms, 50% chance of PM storms
- Monday: High 93°F, mostly sunny; 20% chance of PM storms
- Tuesday: High 96°F, hot and sunny
- Wednesday: High 94°F, 30% chance of PM showers/storms
- Thursday: High 91°F, mostly sunny, dry pattern continues
- Friday: High 93°F, mostly sunny, no rain expected
