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Omaha, Nebraska Weather Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Rain, Clocks Fall Back
Omaha, NE – Residents across Omaha and Douglas County can expect a changing weather pattern this week, with temperatures reaching the mid 70s before several opportunities for showers and thunderstorms
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-26T08:55:28.339Z
Omaha, NE – Residents across Omaha and Douglas County can expect a changing weather pattern this week, with temperatures reaching the mid 70s before several opportunities for showers and thunderstorms arrive ahead of Halloween weekend. The unsettled forecast coincides with daylight saving time ending Sunday, November 1.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for the Omaha area, Monday begins with cloudy skies and a slight chance of morning showers before conditions gradually improve. Afternoon temperatures will reach approximately 74 degrees.
Tuesday brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 69 degrees, followed by another mild night with temperatures around 57 degrees.
Wednesday, October 28, introduces a renewed chance of precipitation, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms possible after 4 p.m. Temperatures will climb to approximately 75 degrees, with southerly winds gusting as high as 20 mph.
Thursday offers a temporary break, with partly sunny skies and highs near 74 degrees. However, additional showers become possible Thursday night.
Friday, October 30, brings another round of unsettled weather, with showers and thunderstorms possible and showers becoming likely after 1 p.m. Temperatures will reach approximately 73 degrees.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, remains mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and a high near 69 degrees. Additional showers are possible Saturday night.
Sunday, November 1, brings partly sunny skies, a slight chance of showers and a high near 67 degrees.
The weekend also marks the end of daylight saving time. At 2 a.m. Sunday, clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m., returning Omaha to Central Standard Time.
Residents gain an extra hour overnight, although sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock Sunday evening.
Omaha Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Cloudy skies gradually become mostly sunny, with a high near 74°F. A 20% chance of showers before 9 a.m. Northeast winds around 7 mph becoming southeast during the afternoon. Mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 53°F.
Tuesday, October 27: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69°F. Calm winds becoming south around 6 mph during the afternoon. Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low near 57°F.
Wednesday, October 28: Partly sunny, with a high near 75°F. A 30% chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 4 p.m. South southeast winds 7 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with an overnight low around 56°F.
Thursday, October 29: Partly sunny, with a high near 74°F and light, variable winds. A chance of showers Thursday night, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 57°F.
Friday, October 30: Partly sunny, with a high near 73°F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible, with showers becoming likely after 1 p.m. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph. Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Friday night, with a low near 57°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69°F and a chance of showers. South winds around 7 mph. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with additional showers possible and a low around 54°F.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Partly sunny, with a high near 67°F and a slight chance of showers. South winds 3 to 5 mph. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m., returning to 1 a.m. as Central Standard Time begins. Omaha residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
Residents planning Halloween celebrations should monitor updated forecasts, particularly as showers and thunderstorms remain possible heading into the weekend.