Omaha, Nebraska – Brutal heat returns to eastern Nebraska Monday, July 28, with a heat index expected to climb as high as 112° across Omaha and surrounding areas. Residents should limit time outdoors and avoid I-80 travel during peak heat hours between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. due to elevated risk of heat stroke and vehicle breakdowns.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. Monday, with actual highs near 98° and southeast winds pushing heat indices well above 105° across Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie Counties. The heat may linger into Tuesday before thunderstorms offer slight relief.
Storms are possible Tuesday evening through Wednesday, with damaging wind and localized flooding the main concerns. The most likely storm window begins late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night, when cooler air may trigger isolated severe cells.
Residents should stay hydrated, check on neighbors without AC, and avoid strenuous activity during the day. Cooling shelters are open across Omaha and Lincoln.
More heat is likely to return next weekend, so relief may be short-lived.
🗓️ Five-Day Forecast: Omaha and Eastern Nebraska
- Monday, July 28: Sunny and hot. High 98°, heat index up to 112°. Winds SE 5–10 mph. Extreme Heat Warning in effect.
- Tuesday: High 98°, slight chance of late PM storms. Wind SW 5–10 mph. Heat may persist until storms develop.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and storms likely. High near 90°. Gusts up to 16 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 91°. Breezy with east winds 10–15 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 75°. Cooler air settles in with low humidity and calm winds.
- Saturday, August 2: Mostly sunny, warming slightly. High around 78° with continued low humidity.
