Beyond early October heat, next week trending much cooler
Even though it may have felt like we’ve had warm mornings to start fall (since September 1st), this season so far actually doesn’t even crack the top 50.
Below are Lincoln’s warmest morning average lows for the period of September 1st through October 1st. We land in the 54th spot this year for that timeframe.
Specifically talking about this Thursday morning though, we’ve been running quite warm. Average morning lows are in the upper 40s in early October, but southeast Nebraska has had temperatures in the low to upper 60s before sunrise. Even some in Lincoln have had temperatures running in the upper 60s.
That’ll help to really warm us up for our first of a few toasty afternoons to end the week.
High temperatures will be in the middle and upper 80s, getting closer to 90° again this October 2nd. There will also be a bit of a south to southwesterly breeze.
With each of the next three days’ temperatures up around 90, we’re still not close to setting new records for the first few days of October. Record highs in Lincoln at this point are in the middle 90s.
Next week is trending MUCH cooler though! Look at all those highs in the 60s starting on Monday!
Between now and then, we’re looking at a hot and windy Husker game day forecast. That may have an influence on this game against Michigan State.
As a fan, do what you can to stay cool including not wearing dark Husker gear, but lighter and loose clothing to not overheat.
Gusty south winds will be up around 35-45 mph by Saturday afternoon and evening across southeast Nebraska.
We will also be monitoring western Nebraska with a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk for severe weather on Saturday. Severe wind and hail will be possible by the afternoon and evening hours that day.
Storm chances in eastern Nebraska will increase then throughout the day on Sunday, especially by nightfall and into Monday.
Meteorologist Jessica Blum
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