Omaha, Nebraska – Triple-digit heat indices could return to eastern Nebraska Friday, September 12, as temperatures climb into the low 90s before storms build later in the weekend. Travelers should prepare for slick roads and reduced visibility by Sunday evening when scattered thunderstorms develop across the Omaha metro and along Interstate 80.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, Friday will stay mostly sunny with highs near 93°F and gusty south winds up to 20 mph. Saturday remains hot, topping out around 94°F, before a shift Sunday brings storm chances that could drop heavy rain during evening hours.
Residents across Douglas and Sarpy counties should limit outdoor activity Friday afternoon and Saturday as humidity pushes heat index values higher. Officials urge drivers to keep emergency kits stocked in case storms Sunday night cause localized flooding or travel delays on major routes like I-80 and I-480.
While no severe weather watches are active yet, forecasters caution that Sunday night through Tuesday could bring repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms. That pattern could slow the Monday morning commute and trigger minor flash flooding in low-lying neighborhoods.
Eastern Nebraska stays unsettled into midweek with highs in the upper 80s and storm chances persisting through Wednesday. Residents are advised to monitor updated advisories and prepare for quick-changing conditions.
Five Day Forecast for Omaha, Nebraska
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 93°F. Breezy south winds.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 94°F. Warm overnight.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 88°F. Storm chances late.
- Monday: Mostly clear early, high near 89°F. Storms possible overnight.
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely, high near 88°F.
