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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Omaha, Millard Airport (KMLE)

Lat: 41.2°NLon: 96.11°WElev: 1050ft.

Light Rain

67°F

19°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 12:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ralston NE

Flood Watch October 1, 12:56am until October 1, 07:00pm
Flash Flood Warning until October 1, 03:00am
Flash Flood Warning October 1, 12:56am until October 1, 02:00am
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    Flood Watch October 1, 12:56am until October 1, 07:00pm
    Flash Flood Warning until October 1, 03:00am
    Flash Flood Warning October 1, 12:56am until October 1, 02:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 65. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 64. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 65. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Light south southeast wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light north northeast wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ralston NE
 41.19°N 96.05°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
11:12 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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