Omaha was expected to stay dry and mostly cloudy Wednesday, but the calm will not last all week. Skies should remain mostly cloudy with a high near 63 before rain chances rise overnight, followed by a sharp cooldown and possible frost by Friday night.
The National Weather Service expects Wednesday to stay mostly dry through the afternoon, with north-northeast winds around 8 mph. Temperatures should rise from the low 50s in the morning into the lower 60s during the afternoon as clouds gradually thicken.
Rain Arrives After Dark
Rain chances rise overnight, reaching 20% to 40% in the western half of the area by midnight. The low should be around 53 degrees.
Thursday Looks Wet And Windy
Thursday is shaping up to be the soggiest day of the stretch, with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 61. Rainfall could add another half inch to three-quarters of an inch.
Some thunder is possible, and wet roads could make the Thursday morning commute slower than usual. Rain should fade by Thursday evening, leaving the area dry by sunset.
Frost Risk Arrives Friday Night
Friday turns mostly sunny but chilly, with a high near 56. Northerly winds will occasionally gust to 30 to 35 mph. Clear skies Friday night will allow temperatures to fall to around 36 degrees, creating a chance for the season's first frost and possibly the first freeze in colder spots.
Sunshine Returns For The Weekend
Saturday should be sunny with a high near 63, followed by a mostly sunny Sunday near 66. Dry conditions are expected to continue into next week.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Omaha area in the current forecast.
