Omaha, NE — A round of strong to potentially severe thunderstorms is expected to impact Omaha and surrounding areas Thursday evening, with damaging wind gusts and hail possible during the late-night hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, scattered thunderstorms may begin to develop after 8 p.m. Thursday, with the highest threat for severe weather continuing through 1 a.m. Friday. The region is under a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) designation, with the potential for wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to one inch in diameter.
Communities across eastern Nebraska, including Lincoln and Fremont, may also experience isolated storms capable of producing brief intense conditions. While the tornado threat remains low, residents are urged to stay alert to rapidly changing weather and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Additional storms are likely Friday night into Saturday, continuing the unsettled weather pattern. Those with outdoor plans should monitor local forecasts and stay prepared for possible delays or cancellations.
This pattern aligns with a typical spring uptick in thunderstorm activity across the Plains. Officials recommend securing outdoor objects and ensuring weather alert systems are active ahead of the storms.
