Rusty Dawkins
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Weather and the Huskers, in no particular order.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: For Lancaster and Seward County. Until 9:15 PM. Quarter size hail possible. Storm is moving northeast at 30 mph.
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: For Lancaster and Seward County. Until 9:15 PM. Quarter size hail possible. Storm is moving northeast at 30 mph.
Just before 8:30 PM, Monday, November 17, and there are scattered showers and thunderstorms everywhere. They are all moving to the northeast. Small hail, lots of lightning, and heavy rain likely. 
November 18, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Just before 8:30 PM, Monday, November 17, and there are scattered showers and thunderstorms everywhere. They are all moving to the northeast. Small hail, lots of lightning, and heavy rain likely. 
NEW RECORD HIGHS! (as of 2pm)
It's 77 in Lincoln, which breaks the old record of 75 set in 1990.
Other previous records:
Omaha: 76 (1964)
Norfolk: 72 (2001)
GI: 71 (2001)
Hastings: 74 (1990)
McCook: 78 (1990)
Ainsworth: 80 (1990)
North Platte: 78 (1990)
Valentine: 79 (1990)
It's 77 in Lincoln, which breaks the old record of 75 set in 1990.
Other previous records:
Omaha: 76 (1964)
Norfolk: 72 (2001)
GI: 71 (2001)
Hastings: 74 (1990)
McCook: 78 (1990)
Ainsworth: 80 (1990)
North Platte: 78 (1990)
Valentine: 79 (1990)
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
NEW RECORD HIGHS! (as of 2pm)
It's 77 in Lincoln, which breaks the old record of 75 set in 1990.
Other previous records:
Omaha: 76 (1964)
Norfolk: 72 (2001)
GI: 71 (2001)
Hastings: 74 (1990)
McCook: 78 (1990)
Ainsworth: 80 (1990)
North Platte: 78 (1990)
Valentine: 79 (1990)
It's 77 in Lincoln, which breaks the old record of 75 set in 1990.
Other previous records:
Omaha: 76 (1964)
Norfolk: 72 (2001)
GI: 71 (2001)
Hastings: 74 (1990)
McCook: 78 (1990)
Ainsworth: 80 (1990)
North Platte: 78 (1990)
Valentine: 79 (1990)
75 is the record high for Lincoln tomorrow. That was set in 1990. I was still in high school!
November 14, 2025 at 3:24 AM
75 is the record high for Lincoln tomorrow. That was set in 1990. I was still in high school!
Really warm, then cooling off with rain chances next week in Lincoln. Might see some snow mix in late next week!
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Really warm, then cooling off with rain chances next week in Lincoln. Might see some snow mix in late next week!
Very mild couple of days ahead, then a transition day on Saturday with some light mixed precip late Saturday. Much colder by Sunday and Monday!
November 6, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Very mild couple of days ahead, then a transition day on Saturday with some light mixed precip late Saturday. Much colder by Sunday and Monday!
This rain snow mix has been persistently showing up in models for a few days now and keeps pushing it further and further west into eastern Nebraska.
It's only Wednesday and this is for Saturday night, so lots of time to fine tune the deets!
It's only Wednesday and this is for Saturday night, so lots of time to fine tune the deets!
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This rain snow mix has been persistently showing up in models for a few days now and keeps pushing it further and further west into eastern Nebraska.
It's only Wednesday and this is for Saturday night, so lots of time to fine tune the deets!
It's only Wednesday and this is for Saturday night, so lots of time to fine tune the deets!
A toasty few days ahead! (Nov 5-7, 2025)
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A toasty few days ahead! (Nov 5-7, 2025)
A RED FLAG WARNING is in place for much of western Nebraska through Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Low humidity, gusty west winds, and very warm temperatures means that any fire that gets started may get out of control very quickly.
Low humidity, gusty west winds, and very warm temperatures means that any fire that gets started may get out of control very quickly.
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A RED FLAG WARNING is in place for much of western Nebraska through Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Low humidity, gusty west winds, and very warm temperatures means that any fire that gets started may get out of control very quickly.
Low humidity, gusty west winds, and very warm temperatures means that any fire that gets started may get out of control very quickly.
Chilly and cloudy on Saturday with a little light mix early. Sunny, breezy, and mild on Sunday.
Have a great weekend, friends!
Have a great weekend, friends!
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Chilly and cloudy on Saturday with a little light mix early. Sunny, breezy, and mild on Sunday.
Have a great weekend, friends!
Have a great weekend, friends!
Did you know?
The first day of November has the latest sunrise for the year!
In Lincoln, it happens at 7:57am. On Sunday, the time changes so it then rises at 6:57am. The next latest sunrise is in early January when we see a 7:51am sunrise.
The first day of November has the latest sunrise for the year!
In Lincoln, it happens at 7:57am. On Sunday, the time changes so it then rises at 6:57am. The next latest sunrise is in early January when we see a 7:51am sunrise.
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Did you know?
The first day of November has the latest sunrise for the year!
In Lincoln, it happens at 7:57am. On Sunday, the time changes so it then rises at 6:57am. The next latest sunrise is in early January when we see a 7:51am sunrise.
The first day of November has the latest sunrise for the year!
In Lincoln, it happens at 7:57am. On Sunday, the time changes so it then rises at 6:57am. The next latest sunrise is in early January when we see a 7:51am sunrise.
Perfect trick-or-treat weather in Lincoln!
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Perfect trick-or-treat weather in Lincoln!
Weather models are picking up on a light snow potential in north central Nebraska early Saturday morning, Nov 1, 2025.
Seeing more and more light snow chances lately. Just a matter of time before we see that first accumulating snow!
Seeing more and more light snow chances lately. Just a matter of time before we see that first accumulating snow!
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Weather models are picking up on a light snow potential in north central Nebraska early Saturday morning, Nov 1, 2025.
Seeing more and more light snow chances lately. Just a matter of time before we see that first accumulating snow!
Seeing more and more light snow chances lately. Just a matter of time before we see that first accumulating snow!
It got COLD Thursday morning!
October 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It got COLD Thursday morning!
Since we just got our first hard freeze of the season in SE Nebraska, here's a graphic that shows when it typically happens across Nebraska. We were just a few days behind schedule!
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Since we just got our first hard freeze of the season in SE Nebraska, here's a graphic that shows when it typically happens across Nebraska. We were just a few days behind schedule!
We did drop into the upper 20s about a week ago, so here we go again!
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
We did drop into the upper 20s about a week ago, so here we go again!
A Freeze Warning is in place for south central and SE Nebraska Thursday morning. Temperatures may drop into the 20s for most of the state, except for those along the Missouri River.
North central and western Nebraska is not in this warning. They've already seen several freezes!
North central and western Nebraska is not in this warning. They've already seen several freezes!
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
A Freeze Warning is in place for south central and SE Nebraska Thursday morning. Temperatures may drop into the 20s for most of the state, except for those along the Missouri River.
North central and western Nebraska is not in this warning. They've already seen several freezes!
North central and western Nebraska is not in this warning. They've already seen several freezes!
Windy and cloudy for Wednesday. Chilly, too!
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Windy and cloudy for Wednesday. Chilly, too!
Wind? Fine. Rain? Sure. At the same time? Uggghhh.
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Wind? Fine. Rain? Sure. At the same time? Uggghhh.
Wind? Fine. Rain? Sure. At the same time? Uggghhh.
October 28, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Wind? Fine. Rain? Sure. At the same time? Uggghhh.
Lots going on with this 10day forecast!
🔴Husker game Saturday
🎃Halloween Friday
🔴Husker game next Saturday
🕑Time change next Sunday
🔴Husker game Saturday
🎃Halloween Friday
🔴Husker game next Saturday
🕑Time change next Sunday
October 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Lots going on with this 10day forecast!
🔴Husker game Saturday
🎃Halloween Friday
🔴Husker game next Saturday
🕑Time change next Sunday
🔴Husker game Saturday
🎃Halloween Friday
🔴Husker game next Saturday
🕑Time change next Sunday
Ready for a cold start to Wednesday?
October 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Ready for a cold start to Wednesday?
Warm, but windy on Tuesday.
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Warm, but windy on Tuesday.