High-based clouds had already increased across the Omaha forecast area by Monday morning, when temperatures were near 46 degrees. Mid- to high-level clouds are expected to continue Monday, with temperatures near 67 degrees and a steady warmup carrying highs into the 70s by Tuesday and the mid-70s later in the week.
Warm, Dry Weather Takes Over
Monday afternoon should remain dry, with mid- to high-level clouds continuing and southeasterly to southerly winds around 10 knots (about 11.5 mph). The low will be near 47 degrees Monday night. Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 70, followed by highs around 75 Wednesday and 76 Thursday.
That stretch will be unusually comfortable for late October outdoor plans, although mornings will still start cool. The National Weather Service expects dry conditions to dominate through most of the week.
Wind And Rain Arrive Before The Weekend
Friday stays warm near 76 degrees, but the wind becomes the main story, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph broadly across the area. Stronger gusts are possible elsewhere in the region, and dry standing crops could raise fire concerns outside the metro.
A slight chance of showers begins late Friday night, increasing to a chance of rain showers Saturday as skies turn mostly cloudy. Showers could linger Saturday night, with precipitation chances tapering off Sunday before a mostly sunny afternoon near 67 degrees.
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently in effect for the Omaha forecast area. For now, Monday through Thursday look like the best window for patio time, yard work and any other plans that benefit from warm, dry weather.
