Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Omaha - Eppley Airfield (KOMA)

Lat: 41.31°NLon: 95.9°WElev: 978ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	17 May 1:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Omaha NESimilar City Names

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 48 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 61 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 63. East southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 59. South wind 12 to 17 mph becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 78. North wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 48. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light northeast wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light east wind.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.