Nebraska braces for rain Thursday, frost and freeze this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Rain is expected across Nebraska on Thursday, followed by the season's first frost and freeze on Saturday.

Widespread rain is expected to move across Nebraska late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with the heaviest rainfall during the Thursday morning commute. Most areas will receive between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain, though some isolated spots could see up to 1.25 inches. Isolated thunderstorms with heavier downpours are possible. Temperatures will remain in the low to mid 50s throughout Thursday, with rain becoming more scattered by late morning and tapering off by early evening.

As the rain ends Thursday evening, strong winds will develop from the northwest. Wind gusts of 20 to 45 mph are expected Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, with wind chills dropping into the low to mid 30s on Friday. Below-average temperatures will persist through at least Saturday.

The region's first frost and freeze of the season is expected Saturday morning, with low temperatures near or below freezing across the area. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the 60s and 70s by Saturday, with warmer, above-average temperatures expected to return early next week.

How it is being reported

• Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Cool rain Thursday, followed by cold winds FridayWet to start Thursday, getting windy and much colder by the endWOWT · 14 Oct, 21:50
• Chilly, wet weather expected Thursday; first frost and freeze of the season Friday & SaturdayAreas of rain are expected to move through the area through Thursday with chilly and breezy weather across the region.1011Now · 14 Oct, 21:06
• Cool temperatures remain while rain chances increaseBelow average temperatures should continue through at least Saturday. Rain is very likely Wednesday night into Thursday.1011Now · 14 Oct, 13:45

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