Omaha, Nebraska – Gusty winds and soaking rain could disrupt weekend and early-week plans in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa as a spring weather pattern brings changing conditions and a risk for thunderstorms by Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, a band of unsettled weather will move into the region Saturday night, with a 20% chance of light rain. That rain becomes more likely Sunday into Sunday night, especially in areas near Carter Lake, Council Bluffs, and along I-80 through Omaha. Sunday night’s rain chances jump to 70%, with wind gusts reaching 24 mph.
Monday offers a brief return to sunshine, but Tuesday brings the most active spring weather day of the week. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists throughout Tuesday, including a 40% chance during the day and continued chances overnight into Wednesday morning. Winds on Tuesday could gust up to 24 mph, especially across open stretches of I-29 and U.S. Highway 75.
Residents should prepare for slick morning commutes early next week and keep phones charged for potential weather alerts. Avoid flooded roadways and check windshield wipers ahead of Sunday night’s downpours.
5-Day Extended Forecast for Omaha/Carter Lake:
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 61°F.
- Saturday Night: 20% chance of rain, low near 43°F.
- Sunday: Showers likely, high near 53°F.
- Sunday Night: 70% chance of rain, low near 41°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 70°F.
- Tuesday: Showers and possible thunderstorms, high near 78°F.
- Tuesday Night: Continued storm chance, low near 60°F.
