Heat sticks around on Tuesday; Scattered storms possible

Lincoln was able to reach the 90s on Monday. At times it was a touch humid, although the heat/humidity combination was not enough to fire many showers in southeast Nebraska. Meanwhile, that is a much different scenario in western parts of the state.

A Severe T’Storm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Monday for portions of central and western Nebraska, including Ogallala, Lexington, Broken Bow, North Platte, and O’Neill. Large hail and damaging winds are possible with these storm clusters. The tornado potential appears very low.

While a spotty shower or isolated storm isn’t totally impossible in southeast Nebraska on Monday evening, we’re otherwise mostly dry. Storms will continue to push into central Nebraska as the evening progresses. As they move closer to Lincoln, storms will likely be falling apart.

Nevertheless, a stray shower or storm can’t be ruled out overnight Monday and even on Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be another hot day with highs having a decent chance of reaching the 90s.

More scattered storm development is possible on Tuesday, perhaps a bit closer to southeast Nebraska. Depending on where and when those set up, rain-cooled air could prevent a few spots from eclipsing 90°. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see some cells on the stronger side.

There are several more opportunities for rain over the next week or so. While there are daily storm chances, you probably won’t see rain every day as storms will be operating on an isolated to scattered basis. This is another one of those patterns where we have to take things day by day.

Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

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