Omaha, Nebraska – Drivers around Omaha and Carter Lake should brace for slick roads Friday afternoon as thunderstorms roll into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. The National Weather Service warns of possible downpours and lightning starting by 1 p.m., with scattered showers and thunder likely persisting into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms begins midday Friday, especially near I-29 and the Missouri River corridor. Friday night may bring additional rain, mainly after 1 a.m., as winds shift from calm to breezy out of the east. Rainfall amounts aren’t expected to exceed a quarter inch, but isolated downpours could reduce visibility and wet roads.
Saturday brings a 50% chance of more rain and possible thunderstorms, particularly after 4 p.m. East winds may gust up to 22 mph, making for an unsettled start to the holiday weekend. Showers continue Saturday night with a stronger 70% chance of rain into Sunday morning. Temperatures hover in the mid-60s during the day and low-50s overnight.
Memorial Day on Monday looks drier, with highs near 65°F and partly sunny skies—a welcome shift after the soggy lead-up.
Here’s a look at the five-day outlook:
- Monday Night: Slight chance of showers, low near 47°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, highs reach summer-like 70°F.
- Tuesday Night: Clear and mild, low near 51°F.
- Wednesday: High of 74°F under mostly sunny skies.
- Thursday: Continued warmth and sun expected.
