Cool, breezy weekend start; pleasant Sunday ahead

Continued cool and breezy conditions Saturday

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A strong cold front moved across Nebraska on Friday, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures and setting up a couple of chilly mornings.

From Friday night into Saturday morning, temperatures will fall below freezing across most of the state, with some areas dropping well below that mark. Freeze warnings remain in effect through Saturday morning, so outdoor plants should be brought inside.

Below freezing lows expected.

Temperatures will range from the low 20s to the low 30s.

Saturday night will bring another round of freezing temperatures.

Lows will fall into the mid 20s to mid 30s.

Windy and dry Saturday raises fire risk

Strong winds and low humidity on Saturday will create conditions that support rapid fire spread. Red flag warnings are in effect, and residents are advised to avoid outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warnings in effect Saturday.

One more cool day before a warmup

Saturday will stay cool, but warmer weather is on the horizon. Temperatures will begin rising on Sunday, with a continued warming trend expected into next week.

Highs will reach the mid 50s to low 60s.

Overall conditions will turn warmer than normal and remain mostly quiet.

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