Omaha, Nebraska – Smoky skies and a potential round of thunderstorms will shape Friday’s weather in Omaha as wildfire haze continues to blanket eastern Nebraska.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, an Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Douglas County and surrounding areas through 12 p.m. Friday due to elevated PM 2.5 levels from Canadian wildfire smoke. Sensitive groups — including children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions — are advised to limit prolonged outdoor activity.
Meanwhile, clouds will build during the day Friday, with scattered thunderstorms possible by late evening into Friday night. Rainfall amounts are expected to stay below a tenth of an inch, but isolated heavier downpours may occur with stronger cells.
Saturday continues the trend with a 30% chance of storms, mainly in the afternoon, and highs reaching 81°F. Winds shift south, ushering in warmer air but also maintaining instability.
By Sunday, the pattern breaks, delivering sunny skies and highs near 80°F — a perfect day to enjoy the outdoors as smoke disperses and rain chances vanish. Monday stays pleasant and breezy with more sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.
Expect cooler nights with lows in the 50s and light wind. No severe storms are forecast, and no spotter activation is expected.
What’s Next: A stronger storm signal could emerge by Tuesday night, but confidence remains low. Stay tuned for updates.
📆 Five-Day Forecast (Omaha, NE | June 5–10)
- Thursday: High 76°F – Slight chance showers, mostly cloudy
- Friday: High 77°F – Chance showers/storms late, smoke advisory until noon
- Saturday: High 81°F – Chance thunderstorms afternoon
- Sunday: High 80°F – Mostly sunny, dry
- Monday: High 79°F – Sunny, breezy, cooler at night
