Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Omaha - Eppley Airfield (KOMA)

Lat: 41.31°NLon: 95.9°WElev: 978ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	23 Jun 5:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Carter Lake IA

Today
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 89. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 70. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 7 mph.