Omaha, Nebraska – Drivers in eastern Nebraska should prepare for slick roads and gusty winds Thursday as a round of spring showers moves in. The National Weather Service warns that Omaha could see rain and winds as high as 18 mph starting mid-morning Thursday, with lingering impacts through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, rain chances rise after 1 p.m. Thursday. The wind will shift from the north at 6 to 10 mph, with gusts pushing 18 mph. Friday keeps the pattern going with scattered afternoon storms and continued gusts, possibly topping 16 mph. Local travel on major routes like I-480 and Highway 75 may be impacted by wet pavement and reduced visibility.
Conditions improve Saturday, when skies clear and temps rebound to the mid-70s. Sunday stays dry, though gusty winds return, reaching up to 22 mph. Monday continues the breezy trend, with clouds increasing and another round of showers possible by nightfall.
Five-Day Forecast at a Glance:
- Thursday: Rain likely after 1 p.m., highs near 68°F, gusts to 18 mph
- Friday: Scattered afternoon showers, high near 65°F, wind gusts to 16 mph
- Saturday: Sunny and warmer, high of 74°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 73°F
- Monday: Partly cloudy with showers possible late, high of 80°F
