As Sunday begins, temperatures across most of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa have fallen into the mid-40s to mid-50s, while Omaha is headed for a much warmer finish. Afternoon highs in Omaha are forecast to reach the upper 70s to near 80, with high clouds and occasional breaks of sunshine, light variable winds and a low but nonzero chance of an isolated shower.
Warmth Holds Through Monday
That is a notable shift from the updated outlook, which keeps Sunday comfortable for outdoor plans, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to near 80 by late afternoon. Monday in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa is expected to bring mainly high clouds with occasional breaks of sunshine. Omaha's high is near 75, with gusts up to 16 mph.
That is a notable shift from Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which had Omaha turning cooler and wetter sooner. For now, the metro gets an extra day or two of mild weather before the unsettled pattern moves in.
Storm Chances Return Tuesday Night
Tuesday should remain mostly cloudy and mild, with a high near 71, but shower and thunderstorm chances increase after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday is expected to turn mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching about 74.
Rain chances then linger through Thursday and Friday, even as highs warm into the mid-to-upper 70s. The National Weather Service says no organized severe-weather threat is currently expected, but periodic showers and storms could complicate outdoor plans later in the week.
Halloween Weekend Looks Wetter
Friday remains warm near 77 degrees but could bring south winds gusting up to 22 mph along with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Saturday has the most persistent precipitation in the outlook so far, with showers likely and a high near 70.
There are no watches, warnings or advisories listed for the Omaha area. Sunday is the best bet for a warm, mostly dry afternoon, while anyone planning outdoor activities later in the week may want a backup plan handy.
