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
75°
Clear
- Humidity: 80%
- Feels Like: 75°
- Heat Index: 75°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 75°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:07:27 AM
- Sunset: 08:57:44 PM
- Dew Point: 68°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High near 80F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
A mainly sunny sky. High around 90F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Day
Temp
Thu
Thu
Thursday
88°/68°
Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 06:06:41 AM
Sunset: 08:58:16 PM
Humidity: 84%
Wind: WSW @ 5 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Thursday Night
A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 68F. Winds light and variable.
Fri
Fri
Friday
80°/65°
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 69%
Sunrise: 06:07:27 AM
Sunset: 08:57:44 PM
Humidity: 71%
Wind: NNW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Friday Night
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
90°/66°
Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 06:08:14 AM
Sunset: 08:57:10 PM
Humidity: 53%
Wind: NW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Saturday Night
A few clouds overnight. Low 66F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
89°/64°
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 39%
Sunrise: 06:09:02 AM
Sunset: 08:56:34 PM
Humidity: 60%
Wind: W @ 10 mph
UV Index: 9 Very High
Sunday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, with mostly clear skies overnight. Low 64F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Mon
Mon
Monday
84°/66°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:09:51 AM
Sunset: 08:55:56 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: E @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Monday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Low 66F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
92°/70°
Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 06:10:41 AM
Sunset: 08:55:16 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: SE @ 13 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low near 70F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
92°/68°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 17%
Sunrise: 06:11:31 AM
Sunset: 08:54:34 PM
Humidity: 69%
Wind: NE @ 8 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 68F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
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