Lingering storms possible into late Saturday night; Hot & humid into Father’s Day Sunday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The threat for severe weather has waned for eastern Nebraska into Saturday evening – though some lingering storms will be possible across the far eastern parts of the state through late Saturday into the overnight hours on Sunday morning. Otherwise, our attention turns to a hot and humid forecast into Father’s Day on Sunday. Look for a stationary boundary to keep temperatures cooler across northern and western parts of the state, while eastern and southern Nebraska will see temperatures into the lower and middle 90s by Sunday afternoon.

Heat index values are expected to rise to right around 100 degrees south of I-80 and into eastern Nebraska. Dew points will rise well into the 60s and maybe even the low 70s making it feel muggy and uncomfortable.

There is an additional severe weather risk on Sunday with the marginal risk expanding greatly compared to yesterday. Severe thunderstorms are most likely from the Nebraska – South Dakota border and points north. Large hail is the main concern though gusty winds are possible. Timing would be expected in the late afternoon and evening hours.

Another hot day is expected Monday before widespread cooling moves across the state on Tuesday. Temperatures will then struggle to hit the 70 and 80 degree mark on Wednesday bringing our recent hot stretch to a halt. It should be mainly dry on Monday before widespread showers and storms arrive Tuesday and Wednesday.

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