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

Current conditions at

Omaha, Millard Airport (KMLE)

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

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.58 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 9:15 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Sarpy County

Today
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Sunny. Not as warm with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Showers likely in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Showers. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Cooler with lows around 40. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.



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917 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026
 
 

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