Isolated Saturday evening storms; More storms overnight

Saturday was another warm day! Lincoln managed to make it into the middle/upper-80s on Saturday. However, highs were cooler to the west and northwest. The temperature difference from northwest to southeast was caused by a cold front that was passing through the area.

The front will reside in southern Nebraska during the early evening hours on Saturday. We cannot rule out isolated storms forming along the boundary. The best chance of seeing the Saturday evening storms will be south of the I-80 corridor. Not everyone will pick up rain from these.

Isolated thunderstorms remain possible throughout Saturday evening before more widespread storm activity arrives overnight Saturday. Low temperatures should be in the middle-50s on Sunday morning.

As alluded to above, more thunderstorms will be overspreading the southeast corner of the state overnight and early Sunday. The best storm chance for most will be early Sunday morning.

In addition to storms being more widespread overnight Saturday, these storms also have the best chance of attaining severe status. Large hail exceeding 1″ (quarter-size) in diameter is the primary concern, although a report or two of damaging winds is not out of the question.

Storms remain possible through the mid-morning hours on Sunday, with a few lingering showers possible into the early afternoon. We turn drier on Sunday afternoon, with skies eventually clearing. Highs should be cooler on Sunday, perhaps in the upper-60s in Lincoln.

Monday does appear to be a warmer day. Skies should be mostly sunny, with highs nearing 80°. Our next weather-maker will arrive on Tuesday. More scattered showers and storms become possible then, especially in the evening.

Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

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