Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. 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	27%
Wind Speed	SE 13 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	20 Sep 6:52 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Carter Lake IA

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.