Omaha, NE – The Great Plains wake to a roar this morning as a powerful northwest windstorm races through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Gusts topping 55 mph are sweeping across open fields and interstates, triggering a High Wind Warning from the National Weather Service in Omaha through midmorning.
Winds this strong can topple branches, down power lines, and make driving hazardous — especially for high-profile vehicles along I-80, Highway 75, and I-29. Officials urge drivers to secure loose objects, reduce speed, and avoid tall trees during gust peaks.
As skies clear later today, temperatures will hold steady in the low 30s, but the air will feel far colder due to persistent northwest winds. Meteorologists say the blustery setup will give way to quiet but chilly conditions Thursday before another cold surge and light snow chance arrives Friday night into Saturday.
By the weekend, lows dip into the single digits, and wind chills may plunge below zero across parts of northeast Nebraska and western Iowa. Light snow could develop along the Missouri River Valley, bringing a dusting and slick spots into early Saturday.
Five-Day Outlook (Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA):
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 40°F, low 26°F.
- Friday: Cloudy, chance of flurries, high 29°F, low 13°F.
- Saturday: Slight chance of snow, high 21°F, low 3°F.
- Sunday: Cold and sunny, high 22°F, low 7°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 39°F.
