Calm before the storms Wednesday; severe weather possible going forward
After another day in the 90s, that total comes to 46 days in 2023 that Lincoln was 90 degrees or hotter.
That’s not too bad considering where we ended in 2022. We saw a total of 67 days over 90 degrees, which many remember.
Thankfully, we’ll be cooling down the rest of the week. Highs will only be in the 80s for Wednesday, as most of the day is expected to be dry.
Temperatures starting in the lower 60s made for a much cooler start compared with Tuesday.
Winds will remain out of the south, and an isolated shower/storm can’t be ruled out in far west-central Nebraska.
After Wednesday, we’re watching for strong storms through the end of the week and into the weekend. There is a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk for Thursday.
This area expanded from Tuesday to include much of western Nebraska, too. Lincoln is not included in this risk.
Isolated storms could be severe with hail and strong wind possible. By Thursday evening, strong storms will start up in western Nebraska along a surface front from a strong low-pressure system developing in the High Plains.
These storms move east slowly, coming to an end by Friday morning. But that’s just the first round.
The latest update from the Storm Prediction Center has a slight (level 2 of 5) risk Friday for scattered severe storms through central Nebraska.
The same boundary that fires storms on Thursday will stick around just a bit to the east for potential on Friday. The Tri-Cities, Columbus, North Platte and areas in between are all included.
All severe modes are possible, including a tornado, strong winds and large hail. This will be something to keep watching as we get closer.
By Sunday, we should be on the back end of this system, with northwesterly flow bringing in cooler air through the end of September. Temperatures will mostly be in the 70s through next week.
Meteorologist Jessica Blum
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