Omaha, Nebraska – High heat and a growing storm threat will dominate Thursday across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with strong winds and hail possible by evening. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s, prompting safety warnings and storm concerns across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, a moderate HeatRisk level will be reached Thursday, with heat indices nearing dangerous levels. Severe storms could erupt in northeast Nebraska and western-central Iowa by late afternoon. The primary threats include damaging winds and large hail, particularly along major corridors such as I-80 and I-29.
Cities under heightened threat Thursday include Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, and Council Bluffs. Outdoor activities should be rescheduled before 2 p.m., and residents are urged to remain weather-aware into the evening. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor exposure, and charge mobile devices in case of power outages.
While storm coverage Thursday night may be scattered, additional storms are possible again Friday afternoon and evening, with uncertain timing. Spotter activation isn’t needed tonight, but may be reconsidered Thursday evening depending on storm intensity.
Conditions remain unsettled through early next week. Here’s your 5-day forecast for the Omaha metro:
🔎 5-Day Omaha/Council Bluffs Forecast: June 11–16
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 95°F. Wind S 10–20 mph.
- Thursday: Hot, high near 96°F. Storm chance after 6 p.m.
- Friday: 20% chance of p.m. storms, high near 87°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F.
- Sunday: Warmer, high near 89°F. Slight chance of storms.
