Omaha is starting Thursday with light rain, fog and temperatures in the low 50s, but the messy weather is only getting warmed up. Rain is expected through the morning and should end through the afternoon, with a few rumbles of thunder not ruled out. The high will be near 58, with up to an inch of rain possible before cooler, drier air moves in.
Rain Eases As Winds Turn Fierce
Rain is expected through Thursday morning and should end through the afternoon. Strong winds are forecast to bring gusts of 40 to 50 mph Thursday night into early Friday, while the National Weather Service says conditions should improve to partly cloudy skies after the rain departs.
Friday will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high near 54, but the bigger story will be the wind. Forecasters say strong northerly gusts could reach 40 to 50 mph Friday morning before gradually weakening later in the day, creating a blustery commute and potentially difficult conditions for high-profile vehicles.
Frost Risk Arrives Friday Night
Clear skies and lighter winds Friday night will send temperatures plunging to around 33 degrees, with areas of frost likely after 4 a.m. Saturday. Urban parts of Omaha may stay a little milder, but gardeners and anyone with outdoor plants should prepare for a chilly start before sunny skies push the afternoon high to about 61.
Warm-Up Builds Into Next Week
The weekend turns much friendlier after Friday's cold snap, with sunny skies and highs near 67 Sunday. Monday should reach 69, followed by a sunny Tuesday near 73, while a chance of showers returns Wednesday as temperatures climb to around 75.
