Omaha, NE – A marginal risk of severe thunderstorms is forecast for Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning across southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. The primary hazards include large hail and strong winds, with the greatest threat occurring between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 4 a.m. Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley, hail poses the most significant risk, with a 5-14% probability, while damaging winds have a lower likelihood at 5-10%. The risk of tornadoes remains minimal at 2% or less. Forecasters warn that the storm system could shift northwest, potentially altering the areas most at risk.
Residents in Omaha, Lincoln, and surrounding areas should stay alert for severe weather alerts and prepare for possible hail damage and strong winds. The National Weather Service advises securing outdoor objects, parking vehicles in covered areas, and having a reliable way to receive weather warnings overnight.
