Omaha, Neb. – Severe storms could bring hail, damaging winds, and hazardous driving conditions across eastern Nebraska late Wednesday into Thursday morning. Drivers along Interstate 80 and I-29 should prepare for sudden downpours and reduced visibility after sunset.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, storms may strengthen by Wednesday afternoon and persist into the evening. The greatest threats include large hail, gusts above 50 mph, and localized flash flooding. Heavy rainfall may cause pooling water on major roadways, creating dangerous travel conditions.
Residents in Omaha, Lincoln, and Council Bluffs should secure outdoor items and review power outage plans. Strong winds could down tree limbs and briefly disrupt utilities. Motorists are urged to avoid flooded streets and delay non-essential travel during peak storm activity.
Thunderstorm chances continue through the weekend, with multiple rounds of rain expected. While temperatures remain seasonable, the unsettled pattern means wet commutes and possible school delays in parts of Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties.
More showers are possible Friday into Saturday, though storms should weaken slightly. Sunshine will gradually return early next week, offering a break from the stormy stretch.
Warnings may be updated through Wednesday night. Stay tuned to local alerts and check road conditions before leaving home.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, Nebraska
- Wednesday: High 82, storms likely in the afternoon and evening.
- Thursday: High 78, morning storms, turning partly sunny late.
- Friday: High 76, chance of scattered storms.
- Saturday: High 83, mostly sunny, isolated storm chance.
- Sunday: High 82, partly cloudy with a slight chance of storms.
