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We’ll enjoy some wonderful spring weather to end the week
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Our Friday will start with quite a bit of sunshine. But like the last few days, we’ll see some increasing clouds by this afternoon. Some stray sprinkles will be possible, but no measurable rain is expected. Winds will be a bit breezy out of the northwest at 8 to 18 mph and some gusts could reach 25 mph. It’ll be a warmer day as highs range from the lower 70s west to the upper 70s east. Skies will clear up quickly this evening and temperatures will dip back into the 40s by tomorrow morning. Something to keep in mind is that solar activity has been very active this week. This could line up for a chance to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). Saturday should be a warmer day with lighter winds mostly around and less than 10 mph. There will be plenty of sunshine with a few clouds coming in from the southwest later in the day. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s and lower 80s. The aforementioned clouds from the southwest are the approach of the next chance of rain that will come for the second half of the weekend. Showers and isolated thunderstorms move through the area Saturday night into Sunday, bringing some decent rain for Mother’s Day. Chances are better farther south than farther north. Highs on Sunday will be more wide-ranging. The coolest highs will be in the south in the mid 60s. The warmest highs will be in the north and northeast in the mid to upper 70s. Some showers will stick around Sunday night into Monday with the best chance over southeastern areas. It’ll be mainly dry Monday night into Tuesday. Temperatures will start to rise back up those two days. Chances for showers and thunderstorms increase Tuesday night into Wednesday. This will also bring another slight cool-down. The severe weather threat again remains low. Temperatures start to come back up again Thursday with lower chances of rain.
The indoor days of Conestoga Mall are now over
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It’s the end of an era as the public can no longer go inside the former Conestoga Mall. The south side of the mall had been open with a handful of shops still operating until they moved to the new section on the northeast side.
Duet holds second-annual Gala
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Duet has been in the Grand Island area for two years and held their second-annual Gala for those with development disabilities. Operations and Compliance Coordinator, Vanessa Bardales said this started as a way to unite everyone in the community; which is why this year they extended the invite to all of the Tri-Cities.
Jeff Fortenberry indicted again for lying to FBI
The indictment was filed in the District Court of the District of Columbia Thursday, about five months after an appellate court overturned Fortenberry’s conviction on the same crimes he was found guilty of in a court in Los Angeles.
Hastings LLWS players propel Adams Central baseball to state as freshmen
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The members of the illustrious 2021 Hastings Little League World Series team are now freshmen in high school. While the players that made up the team pioneering Nebraska’s furthest run in the Little League World Series in state history have split up, four are playing for Adams Central this season: Owen Brown, Hunter Nepple, Kowen Rader and Caleb Reiners.
Mild temperatures, a few showers, and less wind take over the next few days
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - It won’t be nearly as windy today, but will still be on the breezy side. Some of the strongest winds will be over southwestern areas, where winds will be up around 15 to 25 mph. Gusts could get up to 35 mph. Most won’t see that much wind. Skies have cleared some this morning, but later this morning and into the afternoon, we’ll see increasing clouds from the northwest. There will be a few spotty showers or sprinkles with the best chances over northwest areas. High temperatures this afternoon will range from the lower 60s northwest to the mid 70s southeast. By sundown, most of the clouds and showers will diminish and much of the area will be mostly clear tonight. The exception will be far northern and western areas that might still see a few showers overnight. We’ll see lows in the 40s. Tomorrow will be somewhat similar to today, as the day starts with mostly sunny skies, but will become mostly cloudy in the afternoon. There will be a better chance of seeing numerous pop-up showers and isolated thunderstorms. These will again diminish around sunset and skies will be mostly clear Thursday night. Highs on Thursday will be in the mid to upper 60s and lower 70s. Lows will be back down in the 40s Thursday night.
Scattered thunderstorms possible Saturday night, highs into the 70s, 80s this weekend
HASTINGS — Scattered showers and thunderstorms chances will be possible Saturday night and highs will be in the 70s and low 80s this weekend into next week. Highs today will be in the mid-60s to low 70s and winds will be breezy during the day, with northerly winds gusting 20 to 25 mph.
Local flower shops prepare for Mother's Day
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - As Mother’s Day comes closer, local flower shops are preparing for the day. A bouquet of flowers is a popular gift for the holiday, which is why floral shops like Snow’s in Grand Island prepares ahead of time to keep up with the demand.
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