Omaha, NE – Nebraska residents should prepare for a potential severe weather event this evening. The US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska has issued a warning for strong to severe thunderstorms expected to impact the area tonight.
According to the National Weather Service, the primary hazards will be strong winds with gusts exceeding 60 mph and hail up to quarter-size. The greatest threat period is from 8 PM to 2 AM, so residents should stay vigilant during these hours. There is a 20-40% chance of thunderstorms within the risk area, with a 5-20% chance that any individual storm will become severe. Morning storms are also possible but are unlikely to reach severe levels.
The forecast for Omaha shows partly cloudy conditions throughout the day, with temperatures reaching a high of 90 degrees. The weather will transition to mostly cloudy by noon, and storm conditions are expected to develop in the evening. Wind speeds will increase significantly, creating a potential for damaging conditions overnight.
