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Most of the state will likely see our first freeze of the fall season, with air temperatures dropping as low as the upper 20s by Saturday morning. A Freeze Warning is in place from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. CDT on Saturday, October 17.

Once we factor in the winds, feels-like temperatures could reach the middle teens in central Nebraska. Our wind chills in eastern Nebraska will drop to the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Winds are expected to pick up throughout the day on Saturday, with gusts up to 25 miles per hour possible.

After a chilly morning, pleasant fall temperatures take over for the remainder of the weekend. It will still be breezy, but with winds out of the south that should help us warm up a little!

Forecast:

Overnight lows fall to the 20s and 30s statewide under mostly clear skies. Winds will taper off through the overnight, though it will still be plenty cold out there to start the weekend.

Widespread frost is expected by Saturday morning in Lincoln as air temperatures drop to the lower 30s.

High pressure remains in place through the start of the weekend over the Great Plains. The latest runs of StormCast show a quiet start to the weekend in terms of precipitation chances.

Temperatures on Saturday afternoon will climb to the 60s and 70s, aided by a strong southerly breeze. As high pressure continues to move through the area, we should see mostly sunny skies.

Bundle up for any morning plans in the Capital City, though temperatures should be more pleasant by the afternoon.

Temperatures will be on the cooler side if you are staying up late for the Husker football game on Saturday evening. Pleasant fall weather is expected out in Eugene, Oregon as the Huskers take on the Ducks.

Sunday afternoon looks to feature temperatures in the 60s and 70s, with wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour possible.

Temperatures will gradually warm up through the weekend and into next week. A quiet weather pattern remains in place until at least the end of next week.

Storm Alert Team Meteorologist
Dominic Ferraro
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