Omaha, NE – An area of light rain showers with a few embedded thunderstorms will move across the region today between 2 PM and 5 PM. The best chance for a few lightning strikes are in the blue shaded areas on the forecast map.
According to the US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley, there is a small (20%) chance for one of these storms to become strong or severe with hail and wind over southeast Nebraska or southwest Iowa through 5 PM. Residents are advised to prepare for rain and know where to shelter from lightning if needed.
The current temperature in Omaha is 87°F with cloudy skies. The 10-day forecast predicts varying weather conditions, starting with high temperatures reaching 90°F today. Saturday will be sunny with highs around 80°F, followed by partly cloudy skies on Sunday with temperatures also near 80°F. Rain is expected on Monday with a high of 83°F and a 55% chance of precipitation.
The rest of the week will see fluctuating weather, including a mix of rain and sun. Tuesday brings a 40% chance of rain with highs in the upper 80s, while Wednesday will be sunny with a high of 85°F. Thursday has a 35% chance of rain, and temperatures will be in the low 80s. Friday and the following weekend are expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s.
