Active National Weather Service alert for Lincoln, NE: Heat Advisory. Heat Advisory issued September 7 at 11:34AM CDT until September 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE Until Tue, 7:00 PM CDT.
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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 7 at 11:34AM CDT until September 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE Expires Tue, 7:00 PM CDT.

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Lincoln, NE

Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Lincoln, NE. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.

87°Partly Cloudy1% rain
86°Mostly Clear1% rain
85°Partly Cloudy1% rain
83°Partly Cloudy1% rain
83°Partly Cloudy1% rain
82°Partly Cloudy3% rain
80°Partly Cloudy3% rain
80°Mostly Cloudy4% rain

Next 24 hours

Rain Timeline

Highest chance 70%

Most likely around 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms.

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Official NWS outlook

7-Day Forecast

High / low temperatures

Today

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87°77°

Partly Cloudy

Precipitation
4%
Wind
SSE 12 to 16 mph
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
7:51 PM

Tue

98°68°

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
91%
Wind
SW 8 to 12 mph
Sunrise
7:01 AM
Sunset
7:50 PM

Wed

83°61°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
40%
Wind
NNW 1 to 9 mph
Sunrise
7:02 AM
Sunset
7:48 PM

Thu

84°66°

Sunny

Precipitation
4%
Wind
ESE 0 to 7 mph
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:46 PM

Fri

90°66°

Sunny

Precipitation
40%
Wind
S 8 to 14 mph
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM

Sat

84°63°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Precipitation
28%
Wind
NE 10 mph
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM

Sun

83°63°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
41%
Wind
SSE 8 to 14 mph
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
7:41 PM

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Weather for a healthier day

Healthy Weather

Real Feel90°F
Use caution walking outside

Heat Advisory is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindSE15 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 12 AM–2 AM

Walking: 1% average rain chance, near 84°F, with winds near 15 mph. Review the active Heat Advisory.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityLincoln, NE
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Wind gusts21mph
Rain now1%next hour
Humidity66%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Breezy — cycling, umbrellas, and loose outdoor items may be affected.

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“Better weather window” is planning guidance based on official NWS data—not a promise of safe conditions. Review active alerts and radar before leaving.

Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gust21 mph
Pressure29.91 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance70%
Dew point72°F
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Heat Advisory

Applies to: Mills; Montgomery; Fremont; Page; Lancaster; Cass; Otoe; Saline; Jefferson; Gage; Johnson; Nemaha; Pawnee; RichardsonIssued by: NWS Omaha/Valley NEHeat Advisory issued September 7 at 11:34AM CDT until September 8 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Alert details* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Safety instructionsDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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