Omaha, Nebraska – Patchy fog could slow drivers across Omaha early Thursday, especially along I-80 and Highway 75, before sunshine quickly breaks through. Motorists should allow extra travel time and use headlights as visibility dips before 9 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will climb into the low 80s through Saturday, keeping conditions mild for outdoor events across Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Calm to light winds make for comfortable afternoons, though mornings may stay humid with brief fog.
Friday and Saturday will bring nearly identical weather: sunshine, highs near 83, and gentle breezes. Farmers and fall festival organizers should see ideal conditions for weekend activities, though cooler pockets could form in rural valleys at dawn.
Sunday remains warm at 85 degrees before a gradual shift begins early next week. Winds from the south will strengthen by Tuesday, with gusts nearing 18 mph by Wednesday. That’s also when the first days of October arrive, signaling a warmer-than-normal start to the new month.
Residents should stay aware of the changing pattern next week. While no frost or freeze concerns appear in sight yet, stronger winds by midweek could impact travel for high-profile vehicles and create drier air for fire-prone fields.
Clear skies dominate the weekend, but the next weather shift arrives with October’s first strong breezes by Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Omaha, Nebraska
- Thursday: Patchy fog until 9 a.m., then sunny. High 82.
- Friday: Sunny. High 83, light winds.
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy late. High 83.
- Sunday: Sunny, turning warmer. High 85.
- Monday: Sunny with light south winds. High 83.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, gusty. High 83.
- Wednesday (Oct. 1): Sunny, breezy south winds up to 18 mph. High 84.
