Omaha, Neb. – Severe storms are expected to develop late Monday across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with large hail and damaging winds posing the biggest threats.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Omaha and Des Moines, storms may begin forming this evening in far northeast Nebraska before expanding in coverage Monday afternoon and evening. The highest risk will be along the Nebraska-Iowa border, including the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro areas, where wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to ping-pong-ball size are possible.
In Iowa, the threat increases late Monday into the evening, particularly across southwest counties near Red Oak, Atlantic, and Shenandoah. Des Moines and central Iowa could also see strong storms, though the greatest risk remains west of I-35. Travel along Interstates 29 and 80 may be impacted by reduced visibility, slick roads, and downed tree limbs.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor furniture, charge electronic devices, and prepare for possible power outages. The National Weather Service advises having multiple ways to receive warnings and moving indoors quickly if storms approach.
The severe weather threat is expected to diminish by early Tuesday morning, though scattered showers may linger into midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Omaha, Nebraska
- Sunday Night: Isolated storms possible, hail risk.
- Monday: Severe storms late afternoon into evening, winds up to 60 mph.
- Tuesday: Morning showers, gradual clearing.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, highs in the 70s.
- Thursday: Cooler, dry conditions, highs in the upper 60s.
