Omaha is heading into one more warm October weekend, with a high near 80 degrees Friday. South-southeast winds will bring gusts up to 24 mph.
Rain is unlikely Friday, with a 0% chance during the day. Temperatures will stay mild after sunset, dipping to around 60 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
Saturday Stays Warm And Mostly Sunny
Saturday will keep the summer-like stretch going, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees. Winds will ease somewhat, shifting southwest at 5 to 9 mph, while Saturday night turns mostly cloudy with a low around 53.
Sunday will be cooler, with a high near 65°F and showers possible after 1 p.m.
Showers Return Monday As Temperatures Cool
Showers are likely Monday, with a high near 58°F.
Highs are forecast near 60°F Tuesday, 62°F Wednesday and 69°F Thursday.
For Omaha, the main concern Friday is the wind rather than severe weather. The broader forecast area could see stronger gusts and elevated fire concerns farther north and northeast, but no watches or warnings are listed for the Omaha area.
How the Forecast Compares—and What Fire Alerts Require
The forecast highs of 78–80°F are well above Omaha’s late-October normal: the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley climate report lists a normal high of 62°F for Oct. 23, 2026, and a record high of 87°F, set in 2022.
Breezy conditions alone do not mean fire-weather warning criteria have been met. The NWS Omaha fire-weather criteria include sustained winds of 20 mph or frequent gusts to 30 mph for at least two hours, relative humidity of 20% or less for at least two hours, and fuel conditions supportive of extreme fire growth.
