Millions in the United States and around the world are seeking refuge from the scorching sun as climate change, a strong El Nino and summer in the Northern Hemisphere converge, toppling temperature records across the globe.
Lincoln, NE
Right Now
73°
Clear
- Humidity: 82%
- Feels Like: 73°
- Heat Index: 73°
- Wind: 1 mph
- Wind Chill: 73°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:07:25 AM
- Sunset: 08:57:42 PM
- Dew Point: 67°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Scattered thunderstorms during the morning becoming more widespread this afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High near 80F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Clear to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 64F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny skies. High around 90F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
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About the Across the Sky podcast. The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Ric…