Omaha, NE – Residents near the Nebraska-Iowa-Missouri state line should prepare for the possibility of strong storms this afternoon into early evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Omaha/Valley.
The NWS reports that from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 18, scattered storms could develop in far southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. The overall chance for severe weather is limited at about 5%, but forecasters warn that any isolated storm could still bring hazards.
According to the NWS, the main threats include isolated wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph, hail up to the size of a quarter, and a brief tornado in localized areas. While widespread severe weather is not expected, the agency urges people in the region to remain alert.
Areas south of Omaha, particularly near the Nebraska-Iowa-Missouri border, are most at risk. Meteorologists stress the importance of having multiple ways to receive weather warnings and moving indoors quickly if storms approach.
This late-summer system is expected to weaken as it pushes east later in the evening, reducing the risk for the Omaha metro. Still, residents in southeast counties are advised to stay weather-aware until after sunset.
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