Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Omaha - Eppley Airfield (KOMA)

Lat: 41.31°NLon: 95.9°WElev: 978ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 10:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Omaha NE

Flood Watch September 30, 11:53am until October 1, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch September 30, 11:53am until October 1, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 63. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 71. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Omaha NE
 41.26°N 96.02°W (Elev. 1155 ft)
11:26 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
11am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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