Omaha, Nebraska – Strong storms and scorching heat are set to collide across eastern Nebraska Thursday, bringing damaging wind gusts, lightning, and localized flooding—especially for drivers on I-80 and within Omaha’s metro area.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, a slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather is in place for Thursday evening into early Friday morning, with storms most likely after 1 a.m. Friday. The most intense systems could deliver large hail, winds over 60 mph, and heavy rain. Thunderstorms are expected to develop after 1 p.m. Thursday, with a 60% chance of activity increasing overnight.
Travelers and residents are urged to avoid unnecessary driving late Thursday and to secure outdoor items. Power outages are possible in storm-prone neighborhoods. New rainfall totals could reach up to three-quarters of an inch in some areas.
Conditions improve by Saturday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s expected to return for the weekend.
📅 Five-Day Forecast: Omaha | July 10–15
- Thursday: High 90°F | Chance of PM storms, gusts to 22 mph
- Friday: High 85°F | 50% chance of storms early, breezy
- Saturday: High 82°F | Mostly sunny, light NW wind
- Sunday: High 87°F | Sunny, dry, summer-like
- Monday: High 90°F | Slight storm chance, hot again
⚠️ Stay alert Thursday night into Friday morning. The next weather update is expected by early Friday.
