@rustywx

Chief Meteorologist for the Storm Alert Team at @Channel8ABC. On-site Meteorologist for the @Huskers.

 Lincoln, NE
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Joined June 2010
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Rusty Dawkins KLKN retweeted
Dominic Ferraro@DomFerraroWX7h
Always a good filling in for the evening shows over the last several days! I had several shows that I could say I鈥檓 proud of with each day in this business a chance to keep honing in my skills! @rustywx is back tomorrow night! #NEwx #KLKN
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Rusty Dawkins KLKN retweeted
Lincoln Public Schools@LPSorgOct 17
We want to remind everyone of the mental health resources available at LPS and throughout our community. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to a trust staff member or use any of the resources listed below, available day or night. 鈾ワ笍
Resources for LPS Staff listing contact information for employee assistance, crisis helplines, and support services with Lincoln Public Schools logo.

ALT Resources for LPS Staff listing contact information for employee assistance, crisis helplines, and support services with Lincoln Public Schools logo.

Resources for LPS Students and Families with mental health crisis hotlines and local support services contact information.

ALT Resources for LPS Students and Families with mental health crisis hotlines and local support services contact information.

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FREEZE WARNING: The first freeze of the season is expected for most of central and eastern Nebraska early Saturday morning! A Freeze Warning is in place for all of the counties shaded in purple. Temperatures are expected to drop into the middle and upper 20s.
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I'm leaning towards a quarter to a half inch of rain for SE Nebraska by Thursday afternoon, but this recent hi-res short range model says a bit more.
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After rain chances Wednesday and Thursday, fall kicks it into high gear in Lincoln. Autumn #FTW!
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It's going to feel a LOT different on Tuesday vs Monday.
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Oh. Hello there, cold front. We've been waiting for you.
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Top 10 day
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I've heard about this "sunrise" thing that happens early in the morning. Finally got to witness one. Thumbs up. Would recommend. #GBR
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LOTS of record highs today! Lincoln: 92, old record 90 (1928) Omaha: 91, old record 88 (2020) Imperial: 93, old record 91 (2020) Valentine: 92, old record 91 (2020) Chadron: 92, old record 88 (2003) Alliance: 88, old record 88 (2003) Sidney: 90, old record 88 (2009)
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The HuskerCast is a warm and windy one! Temperatures start off in the mid to upper 70s at kickoff, mid 80s by halftime, then near 90 by the end of the game. The wind will be out of the south at 10 to 20 mph, gusting to around 30-35 mph. #Huskers #GBR
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RECORD HIGHS UPDATE: 3pm Friday, Oct 9th Lincoln has set a new record high with 92 (old record: 90 in 1928) Omaha has tied their record high with 88 (88 in 2020) Chadron has a new record high with 91 (88 in 2003) Imperial has tied their record high with 91 (91 in 2020)
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Rusty Dawkins KLKN retweeted
Dominic Ferraro@DomFerraroWXOct 9
2 PM Friday Temperatures - October 9, 2026: That's 90 degrees in Lincoln, tying a 98-year-old record high (90掳 in 1928)! This also officially marks the 4th October in a row with a high of 90 or warmer, which is the longest streak on record! #NEwx #KLKN
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NEW RECORD HIGH: As of 2pm Friday Lincoln has tied the old record of 90 (which was set back in 1928) and Chadron has a new record high of 89 (the old record was 88 set in 2003). It's only 2pm, so more record highs are possible later today!
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