Summer-like warmth in dry days to come
Summer-like warmth this week continues through Wednesday. The wind has come back a bit, too.
Gusty winds through central Nebraska will pick up around 30-40 mph out of the south late this morning and into the afternoon.
With dry air, dry vegetation, stronger winds and warm temperatures, extreme fire danger will be a concern for the counties under a Red Flag Warning Monday afternoon and evening.
The warmest days in the lower 90s this week will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
The strongest winds this week come on Thursday, gusting up around 45 mph by that afternoon. That day is also our 2nd annual bike drive here at Channel 8!
It’s been about two weeks since we’ve had a risk for severe weather to mention This week, northeast Nebraska will be at risk for severe weather by Wednesday evening and overnight.
The northernmost three rows of counties in northeast Nebraska could see some stronger storms by then.
A Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk covers that area for storms potentially threatening up to 60 mph winds, up to 1″ hail and a tornado cannot be ruled out.
Southeast Nebraska largely looks to miss out on that round of rain and thunderstorms, meaning most of this week until about Sunday still looks very dry.
Meteorologist Jessica Blum
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