OMAHA, Nebraska – Fog, drizzle, and damp pavement mark a quiet start to Tuesday, but winds will ramp up sharply across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa through the day. Gusts up to 40 mph are expected from the northwest by late evening, rattling loose items and creating difficult travel for high-profile vehicles along I-80 and I-29.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, a Hazardous Weather Outlook is in effect for much of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa, including Douglas, Sarpy, Pottawattamie, and Lancaster Counties. Winds will increase steadily Tuesday afternoon and continue into early Wednesday as a low-pressure system pulls away. The strongest gusts are expected late Tuesday into Wednesday morning, with sustained winds between 25 and 35 mph. Residents should secure outdoor decorations, garbage bins, and seasonal displays ahead of the gust front.
Showers will linger early Tuesday before clearing from west to east by evening, leaving behind drier air and cooler conditions. Wednesday will feel brisk but bright, with highs near 52 and a fresh northwest breeze. By Thursday, calmer winds return under mostly sunny skies, setting up a stretch of quiet fall weather for Halloween events.
Friday looks mild and clear—ideal for trick-or-treaters—with temperatures near 51 degrees during the afternoon and mid-40s by early evening. Weekend conditions stay seasonable, with highs in the mid-50s and light winds. Early November signals a noticeable pattern shift, and forecasters are hinting at a colder, more winterlike setup just beyond the weekend—a fitting end to October’s blustery turn.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA:
Tue: 52/44 – Showers early; breezy with gusts near 35 mph.
Wed: 52/38 – Partly sunny; northwest winds up to 40 mph early.
Thu: 51/39 – Mostly sunny; cool and calm.
Fri: 51/34 – Bright and mild; ideal for Halloween events.
Sat: 55/36 – Partly cloudy; early signs of November chill ahead.
