Nebraska State Climate Office

Nebraska precipitation map

April 2024 Monthly Summary

June 13, 2024
It was the wettest April in Nebraska since 2016 and the first above average for precipitation since 2017, which led to crucial drought relief for the central and northeastern regions.

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024
After some showers this weekend, Nebraska will receive its first real summer heat next week

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Projected precipitation May 29-June 1

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024
Nebraska will have a brief break from precipitation early next week, but another round of storms is expected to bring rainfall back to the state by Thursday, May 30.

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Precipitation outlook for May 16-23

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 16, 2024

May 17, 2024
A very active weather pattern is on the way to Nebraska. For farmers trying to get crops in the ground, there likely won't be more than 72 consecutive hours without precipitation between Sunday, May 19 and the end of the month.

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One inch of precipitation by May 15 map
Figure 1. Probability of one inch of precipitation early next week.

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 9, 2024

May 10, 2024
There is more rain expected for Nebraska next week, but it's likely to be followed by an extended dry period.

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Projected precipitation May 3-4 map
Figure 1. Projected precipitation Friday night, May 3 into Saturday morning, May 4.

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024
With two more rounds of storms inbound, the latest forecast includes another two to three inches of precipitation for eastern Nebraska by early next week and the potential for another round of severe weather on Monday, May 6.

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Rainfall estimate map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: April 24, 2024

April 25, 2024
Planting in Nebraska may be sidelined over the weekend as rainfall is expected to continue across the region through Sunday, April 28.

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Mean temperatures map

March 2024 Climate Summary

April 19, 2024
March was the 10th consecutive month with record-setting temperatures globally and the 31st warmest on record for Nebraska.

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