Omaha, NE – Nebraska is preparing for a stormy end to the week as showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in, accompanied by cooler-than-normal temperatures. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley reports that the likelihood of rain increases significantly from Thursday through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will see a 20% chance of thunderstorms with temperatures ranging from 78 to 84 degrees. By Friday, the storm risk rises to 60%, with highs between 80 and 84 degrees. The weekend looks to be the most affected, with a 60% chance of thunderstorms on Saturday and temperatures cooling further to a range of 73 to 79 degrees. Sunday continues the trend with a 45% chance of rain and temperatures between 74 and 80 degrees.
The forecast also highlights that the cooler temperatures will persist through the weekend, a notable drop from the typical summer heat. The rest of the week shows a more stable weather pattern, with highs in the low 80s and mostly clear skies on Thursday and Friday, but increasing cloudiness and a significant chance of rain as the weekend progresses.