OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha-Council Bluffs region wakes up damp Tuesday morning as widespread light rain passes through, but clearing skies and a warm rebound are on the way by midweek. The early-week system will bring slippery roads and a few rumbles of thunder before sunshine returns Wednesday and Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, rain will linger through Tuesday morning with a 70% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will stay cool in the mid-60s with a northeast breeze near 10 mph. Conditions improve quickly Tuesday night, setting up a stretch of warmer, drier weather through Thursday. Highs will rise to around 81°F Wednesday and Thursday under mostly sunny skies.
Forecasters say south winds will increase to 15 mph midweek, bringing drier air and a taste of late-summer warmth. Another weak disturbance may trigger a few scattered showers Friday, but rainfall is expected to be light and short-lived.
Drivers along I-80 and I-29 should expect wet roads early Tuesday and use caution during the morning commute. Farmers and outdoor crews can expect several ideal days for harvest operations and maintenance work once skies clear. Cooler air will return late Friday into the weekend, keeping highs in the 70s and lows dipping into the 40s — perfect weather for football games and fall festivals.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE:
Tue: 64/61 – Showers likely; breezy northeast winds.
Wed: 81/64 – Partly cloudy; warm and breezy.
Thu: 81/63 – Sunny; light south breeze.
Fri: 78/51 – Mostly sunny; brief PM showers possible.
Sat: 70/46 – Clear; cooler, crisp fall air returns.
