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Weather in Nebraska Today

Data updated:
July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

72°F

Lincoln, Nebraska

Short forecast

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

2 to 8 mph ESE

Active alerts

7

Last updated

July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 72, with temperatures rising to around 74 overnight. East southeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Nebraska

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 5:50PM MDT until July 28 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE

Severe · Immediate

Areas: Deuel, NE; Garden, NE

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:41PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Cheyenne

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued July 28 at 6:33PM CDT until July 28 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Minor · Expected

Areas: Dawson, NE

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:11PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Western Cherry

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 3:35PM MDT until July 28 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Severe · Immediate

Areas: Morrill, NE

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Nebraska is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

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Plan around local conditions

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  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across Nebraska

This page uses Lincoln as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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