T’storms possible Friday evening; Nice second half of weekend

Friday evening had a few thunderstorms, with some storms producing hail in central Nebraska.  Late Friday night thunderstorms are decreasing in intesity and will become showers through the overnight.  A few showers may linger in to Saturday morning.

Skies turn partly cloudy Saturday afternoon.  Highs will be able to get back to the 50°s to near 60°.

Winds will pick-up during the afternoon, gusting to 30 mph.  A few computer models suggest a line of showers developing by late afternoon/early evening, quickly moving southeast through the region.  IF this happens, the line may produce a wind gust up to 40 mph.

Sunday looks fantastic.  Sunny skies and highs in the middle 60°s.

Even warmer for Monday with highs in the middle to upper 70°s.  However, winds will increase out of the south Monday, gusting 35-45 mph.  Fire weather conditions may deteriorate through the day due to dry air and gusty winds.

Have a great weekend!

– Chief Meteorologist John Dissauer