Omaha, Neb. – After a sunny weekend, eastern Nebraska faces a round of thunderstorms late Monday into early Tuesday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and gusty winds to Omaha and surrounding communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, scattered showers may develop Monday afternoon with a 30% chance of rain, but the greatest storm risk arrives Monday night. Forecasters expect widespread thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts near half an inch possible and localized heavier downpours. Wind gusts could reach 17 mph overnight.
Travel may be affected across Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties, particularly for morning commuters Tuesday. Isolated lightning and reduced visibility could also disrupt flights at Eppley Airfield. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and avoid flooded intersections.
The weekend remains calm ahead of the storms, with sunny skies and highs near 70 on Saturday and 73 on Sunday. Temperatures rise to the upper 70s Monday before storms push through, clearing by Tuesday afternoon. Highs rebound to the lower 80s midweek under mostly sunny skies.
More updates are expected as the storm system develops, with additional advisories possible through Monday night.
Five Day Forecast for Omaha, Nebraska
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 70.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 73.
- Monday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 78.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 81.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 83.
