Heat, Humidity, and Storms Friday | Lincoln News

0:00Alright, let's talk about this weather. Friday is shaping up to be a scorcher, with temperatures hitting the high 80s in some spots and even feeling hotter because of the humidity. We're talking heat index values in the 90s and even low 100s for a good chunk of the eastern part of the state. Now as that heat builds, a cold front is rolling in late Friday afternoon and into the evening. This is bringing a chance of severe storms, especially for eastern Nebraska. They're calling it a level one risk, so nothing too crazy, but definitely something to keep an eye on. These storms are expected to fire up around sunset and then move out of the area by midnight. So, if you got plans Friday night, you might want to keep that in mind. Is that classic summer setup where the heat and moisture create the perfect ingredients for some thunder. Looking ahead to Saturday, especially for that Husker game, the forecast is still a bit unsettled. We're seeing a chance of scattered showers and some isolated storms popping up. That chance seems to increase as the night goes on,

1:00so pack an umbrella just in case. The good news is, after this hot and stormy Friday and a potentially wet Saturday, things are expected to cool down for the weekend and into next. Week. So, enjoy the warmth while it lasts, but be prepared for those storms rolling through. You've been listening to Lincoln News today, AI-powered local news.