Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Omaha - Eppley Airfield (KOMA)

Lat: 41.31°NLon: 95.9°WElev: 978ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	SE 15 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:52 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Omaha NE

Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
then T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 7 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East southeast wind around 7 mph.