Omaha, Neb. – Travelers along I-80 face another round of strong storms Tuesday morning, with flash flooding and damaging winds a possibility. Heavy rainfall could slow commuters and create dangerous ponding on roads across southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Residents should avoid low-lying roads and allow extra time for travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, severe weather will linger through Tuesday with isolated tornado potential and flooding risk across Monona, Harrison, Pottawattamie, and Douglas counties. Storm chances taper late Tuesday night as a fall cold front pushes through the region.
By Wednesday, skies begin to clear and highs will hold in the mid-70s with drier air settling in. Thursday brings a return of full sunshine, warmer highs near 80, and calmer winds. The fall feel continues Friday with highs in the low 80s, before another cool push arrives by the weekend.
Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa residents should secure outdoor items, charge electronics, and stay weather-aware through Tuesday. Flood-prone areas, especially near rivers and creeks, may see rapid rises in water levels during heavier bursts of rain.
Calmer conditions dominate by midweek, but the pattern hints at a cool-down into the upper 50s at night by Saturday—an early reminder of colder air waiting in the wings.
Warnings remain in effect through Tuesday, and additional advisories may follow if storms intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE
- Tuesday: High 72°F, storms likely, heavy rain possible. Low 58°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 74°F. Low 54°F, calm winds.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 80°F. Low 56°F, calm overnight.
- Friday: Clear and warm, high 83°F. Low 59°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 81°F. Low 55°F, cooler evening.
