Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Omaha - Eppley Airfield (KOMA)

Lat: 41.31°NLon: 95.9°WElev: 978ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 17 mph
Barometer	29.55 in (1000.1 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 10:52 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Carter Lake IA

Today
High: 77 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 68 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 66 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 77. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 66. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.