The Independence Day holiday weekend is here, but we will be saying goodbye to the beautiful summer weather we’ve enjoyed this week.
A big ridge of high pressure that has dominated our weather all week will gradually lose its grip as a frontal system now located over the northern Rockies pushes southward and eastward. A dryline also extends from northeastern Colorado into the Nebraska Panhandle then into western South Dakota. The front and dryline have been sparking showers and thunderstorms, and a few of these will likely move into western portions of Greater Nebraska this evening. Then the overnight looks to be warm and humid, and breezy with lows near 70.
Saturday will start off decent with partly sunny skies, but as the day wears on the combination of the front, and moisture pushing northward from the remnants of former Hurricane Alex, will cause thunderstorms to break out during the late afternoon and evening, and stormy conditions will then continue through the overnight Saturday and into Sunday. Some of the storms could be severe, but the biggest threat will be heavy rainfall, and some flooding issues could occur, especially where any locally heavy rain occurs. Highs Saturday will be near 90 with breezy conditions continuing, and lows Saturday night will be in the 60.
Sunday will be a bit cooler with highs only near 80, and although storms are possible at any time. The heaviest activity may have shifted eastward by then so perhaps any fireworks displays have a chance of occurring, though an eye to the sky will be necessary.
Monday will see a continued chance of storms though of a lesser degree with highs near 80.
Stay tuned to NEWS2 and log into KNOPNEWS2.COM and go to our WeatherActive radar to track the stormy weather and plan your outdoor activities. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Mike
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