After a fast-moving shower dropped a little less than a tenth of an inch (0.07 inches here at Channel 8) in the Lincoln area, we dried out on another warm morning. The view through the cloud cover and the sun breaking through was incredible at sunrise.

Temperatures start at just over 25 degrees and then rise to just over 35 degrees – an improvement on the past few days – but it still feels quite warm.

Due to the humidity, the heat index rises to 35 to 40 degrees Celsius during the afternoon.

Later, some storms will attempt to move over southeast Nebraska as early as 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Models still have a lot of dispersion, with some storms missing Lincoln to the south and east entirely and rain not starting until around midnight.

Still, the possibility is worth mentioning, as there is some activity somewhere tonight, especially south of I-80.

There is a slight risk (Level 1 of 5) of an isolated storm intensifying and reaching the severity limit, meaning winds up to 60 mph and hailstones up to the size of quarters are possible for a few this evening.

Models indicate that there will also be better coverage of heavier rainfall toward Nebraska City and in the areas south and east of Lincoln.

Up to half an inch appears to be the upper limit of possible precipitation until early Wednesday morning.

Meteorologist Jessica Blum
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