Omaha, Nebraska – Severe thunderstorms could slam eastern Nebraska and western Iowa by Tuesday afternoon, threatening Omaha and Council Bluffs with flash flooding and damaging winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, storms may redevelop after 2 p.m. Tuesday, as a cold front pushes across the I-80 corridor. Wind gusts up to 70 mph and rainfall totals over one inch are possible, especially in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties. Commuters on I-80 and I-29 should prepare for sudden visibility loss and ponding on roadways.
Localized flooding will be the primary hazard, with scattered power outages also possible. Residents are urged to avoid flooded intersections and secure loose outdoor items. Evening storms could persist through 10 p.m., with the heaviest rainfall expected between 5 and 9 p.m.
Storm chances continue through Thursday, with periods of showers and thunderstorms expected each afternoon. While the flooding threat remains high, isolated severe weather could develop during peak heating hours.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, NE (June 23–28)
- Monday (June 23): High near 89°F. Afternoon thunderstorms likely. Winds up to 22 mph.
- Tuesday (June 24): Showers and storms, mainly after 2 p.m. High 86°F. South winds near 6 mph.
- Wednesday (June 25): Partly sunny, slight storm chance. High 93°F. Gusts up to 18 mph.
- Thursday (June 26): Continued storm chances, mainly late. High 91°F.
- Friday (June 27): Mostly sunny with a slight storm risk. High 92°F.
- Saturday (June 28): Chance of thunderstorms, partly cloudy. High near 93°F.
