Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Omaha - Eppley Airfield (KOMA)

Lat: 41.31°NLon: 95.9°WElev: 978ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	S 16 mph
Barometer	29.79 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:52 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Carter Lake IA

Severe T-storm Watch July 16, 12:46am until July 16, 03:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch July 16, 12:46am until July 16, 03:00am
NOW until 3:00am Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
Overnight
Low: 69 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 69. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 8 mph.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. 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 86. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 7 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind around 7 mph.