Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Omaha - Eppley Airfield (KOMA)

Lat: 41.31°NLon: 95.9°WElev: 978ft.

Light Rain

64°F

18°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	NE 14 mph
Barometer	29.62 in (1002.7 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	18 May 4:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Omaha NE

This Afternoon
High: 67 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High: 60 °F
Gradual
Clearing
Tuesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 46. North northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 60. North northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind around 7 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Memorial Day

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 7 mph.