OMAHA — With spring’s arrival comes an increased likelihood of severe weather across Nebraska. The American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to prepare for thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and other severe weather.
Lexington, NE
Right Now
- Humidity: 54%
- Feels Like: 48°
- Heat Index: 53°
- Wind: 15 mph
- Wind Chill: 48°
- UV Index: 6 High
- Sunrise: 07:10:43 AM
- Sunset: 08:11:27 PM
- Dew Point: 36°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A mix of clouds and sun. Gusty winds during the morning. High 67F. Winds N at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 39F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy. High near 70F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Wind: NNW @ 26 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 43%
Wind Chill: 50°
Heat Index: 56°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 34°
Wind: N @ 26 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 40%
Wind Chill: 53°
Heat Index: 58°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 34°
Wind: N @ 24 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 36%
Wind Chill: 56°
Heat Index: 60°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 33°
Wind: NNE @ 18 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 33%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 32°
Wind: NNE @ 16 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 28%
Wind Chill: 62°
Heat Index: 63°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 29°
Wind: NNE @ 14 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 24%
Wind Chill: 63°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 27°
Wind: NNE @ 11 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 22%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 26°
Wind: NE @ 10 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 21%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 66°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 25°
Wind: NE @ 8 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 21%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 66°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 25°
Wind: NE @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 23%
Wind Chill: 63°
Heat Index: 64°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 25°
Wind: ENE @ 5 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 28%
Wind Chill: 59°
Heat Index: 59°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 26°
Wind: E @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 34%
Wind Chill: 53°
Heat Index: 53°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 25°
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