Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Omaha, Millard Airport (KMLE)

Lat: 41.2° N Lon: 96.11° W Elev: 1050 ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 8:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Sarpy County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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849 PM CDT Sun Apr 26 2026
 
 

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