Lincoln, NE Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

84°
F

Mostly Sunny

Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Lincoln, NE in one place.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Wind: 10 to 17 mph W
Tuesday

Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Lincoln, NE is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: May 11, 2026 6:54 PM CDT.

The active forecast window currently covers May 12 to May 17, 2026 for Lincoln, NE.

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Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
May 12 to May 17, 2026
Latest sync
May 11, 2026 6:54 PM CDT
Forecast office
OAX
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
84°F
Tuesday
Next Low
51°F
Tuesday Night
Rain Outlook
6
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
12 to 24 mph
Thursday

Daily Outlook

Today
May 12
Mostly Sunny
84 °F
/ 51°F
Wind 10 to 17 mph
Wed
May 13
Sunny
83 °F
/ 55°F
Wind 1 to 5 mph
Thu
May 14
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
86 °F
/ 62°F
Wind 12 to 24 mph
Fri
May 15
Mostly Sunny
92 °F
/ 60°F
Wind 3 to 12 mph
Sat
May 16
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
91 °F
/ 63°F
Wind 2 to 16 mph
Sun
May 17
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
91 °F
/ 59°F
Wind 10 to 20 mph

This Week in Lincoln

Friday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Lincoln at 92 degrees F.

Tuesday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 51 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Thursday at about 12 to 24 mph SSE.

Precipitation is mentioned in 6 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
May 11, 2026 6:54 PM CDT
Coverage
6 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
OAX
Radar station
KOAX

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Tuesday Night
May 12
51°F
Mostly Clear
2 to 17 mph NNW

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northwest wind 2 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Wednesday
May 13
83°F
Sunny
1 to 5 mph NNW

Sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.

Wednesday Night
May 13
55°F
Mostly Clear
5 to 10 mph ESE

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday
May 14
86°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
12 to 24 mph SSE

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 12 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

Thursday Night
May 14
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 20 mph S

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Friday
May 15
92°F
Mostly Sunny
3 to 12 mph NW

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night
May 15
60°F
Mostly Clear
2 to 9 mph ESE

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East southeast wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Saturday
May 16
91°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 16 mph SSE

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 2 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night
May 16
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 16 mph S

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday
May 17
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 20 mph SW

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Sunday Night
May 17
59°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 18 mph N

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Tuesday
May 12
Mostly Sunny
84°F
10 to 17 mph
W
Tuesday Night
May 12
Mostly Clear
51°F
2 to 17 mph
NNW
Wednesday
May 13
Sunny
83°F
1 to 5 mph
NNW
Wednesday Night
May 13
Mostly Clear
55°F
5 to 10 mph
ESE
Thursday
May 14
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
86°F
12 to 24 mph
SSE
Thursday Night
May 14
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
62°F
3 to 20 mph
S
Friday
May 15
Mostly Sunny
92°F
3 to 12 mph
NW
Friday Night
May 15
Mostly Clear
60°F
2 to 9 mph
ESE
Saturday
May 16
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
91°F
2 to 16 mph
SSE
Saturday Night
May 16
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
63°F
10 to 16 mph
S
Sunday
May 17
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
91°F
10 to 20 mph
SW
Sunday Night
May 17
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
59°F
10 to 18 mph
N
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