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
78°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 73%
- Feels Like: 82°
- Heat Index: 82°
- Wind: 3 mph
- Wind Chill: 78°
- UV Index: 5 Moderate
- Sunrise: 06:07:31 AM
- Sunset: 08:57:40 PM
- Dew Point: 69°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High 81F. WSW winds shifting to N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 63F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny skies. High 89F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Precip
2 AM
77°
15%
2 AM
77°
Wind: SSW @ 4 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
3 AM
74°
15%
3 AM
74°
Wind: SSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 80%
Wind Chill: 74°
Heat Index: 74°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
4 AM
73°
7%
4 AM
73°
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 80%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
5 AM
70°
9%
5 AM
70°
Wind: WSW @ 3 mph
Precip: 9% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
6 AM
69°
11%
6 AM
69°
Wind: WNW @ 2 mph
Precip: 11% Chance
Humidity: 86%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
7 AM
69°
12%
7 AM
69°
Wind: NW @ 3 mph
Precip: 12% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
8 AM
71°
14%
8 AM
71°
Wind: NW @ 4 mph
Precip: 14% Chance
Humidity: 82%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
9 AM
76°
24%
9 AM
76°
Wind: SSW @ 5 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 76°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
10 AM
79°
39%
10 AM
79°
Wind: SSE @ 5 mph
Precip: 39% Chance
Humidity: 65%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 9 mi
11 AM
80°
54%
11 AM
80°
Wind: N @ 6 mph
Precip: 54% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 6 mi
12 PM
78°
50%
12 PM
78°
Wind: NW @ 9 mph
Precip: 50% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 5 mi
1 PM
77°
73%
1 PM
77°
Wind: NNE @ 13 mph
Precip: 73% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 3 mi
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