OMAHA, Neb. – A damp gray sky settles over the Missouri River Valley this morning as fall clouds build ahead of a soaking Tuesday. The air feels cool and heavy — a sure sign that another autumn front is on the way, bringing widespread rain and gusty winds to the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, skies stay mostly cloudy today with highs near 57 degrees. Winds from the southeast will increase through the day, gusting up to 18 mph at times. Rain chances rise sharply after sunset as a cold front edges east across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
Tuesday will be the wettest day of the week, with showers likely after 10 a.m. and continuing through the evening. Some areas could pick up a half inch of rain, with brisk north winds gusting to 25–30 mph by late afternoon. The heaviest rain is expected along and north of I-80, where brief ponding could slow traffic during the evening rush.
By Wednesday, lingering drizzle fades and clouds break from west to east. Cooler air filters in with highs near 52 degrees before sunshine returns Thursday and Friday.
Trick-or-treaters can look forward to calm, clear Halloween conditions Friday evening, with temperatures near 55 degrees at sunset. Costumes layered with light jackets should stay comfortable through dusk.
Looking ahead, long-range guidance hints at a colder, windier November pattern taking shape — a reminder that early winter is not far off across the Heartland.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE / Council Bluffs, IA:
Mon: 57/47 – Cloudy; east wind to 15 mph.
Tue: 54/43 – Showers likely; breezy north gusts 25–30 mph.
Wed: 52/36 – Morning drizzle; gradual clearing.
Thu: 55/38 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze.
Fri: 55/39 – Clear and mild; ideal trick-or-treat weather.
