Carter Lake, Iowa – Clouds will break across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Tuesday afternoon, bringing brief sunshine before storm chances build later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, skies will gradually clear Tuesday with a high near 89°F. Light wind from the south will pick up to around 6 mph in the afternoon. Though dry today, storm chances return late Thursday into early Friday, with the potential for heavy rainfall in localized areas.
By Wednesday, Carter Lake and surrounding communities, including Council Bluffs and downtown Omaha, can expect mostly sunny skies and continued heat. Afternoon highs will again climb into the upper 80s with calm winds. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., though rainfall totals should remain light.
Thursday could be more active. Storms are likely after midnight into early Friday, with a 60% chance of precipitation overnight. Commuters along Interstate 29 and side roads like Avenue H and Locust Street should monitor conditions closely, as slick surfaces may develop before sunrise Friday.
Friday dries out with a return to partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s. The weekend turns pleasant with lows in the 60s and highs nearing 87°F by Sunday. Light wind continues throughout the period.
5-Day Forecast: Carter Lake, IA
- Tuesday (July 8): Cloudy early, clearing by afternoon. High 89°F. Light south wind.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 89°F. Slight storm chance late.
- Thursday: Partly sunny. Storms likely overnight. High 89°F.
- Friday: A few lingering storms, then clearing. High 87°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, calm and warm. High 86°F.
