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Sunny Skies, Howling Winds: Omaha Sprints Toward 80-Degree Weeklong Warm-Up

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Published on October 18, 2026
Sunny Skies, Howling Winds: Omaha Sprints Toward 80-Degree Weeklong Warm-UpSource: Google Street View

Omaha is waking to clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s Sunday, but sunshine and southerly winds will push the afternoon high near 67. Gusts of 30 to 35 mph will make it breezy, though rain is not part of the plan.

Sunny Sunday Gives Way To A Quieter Monday

Sunday night should stay mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 45 and south winds easing to 6 to 10 mph. Monday will be mostly sunny and cooler, topping out near 65 with lighter southeast winds, according to the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley.

Warmth Builds Through The Workweek

The forecast turns steadily warmer after Monday, with highs near 69 Tuesday, 74 Wednesday and 79 Thursday. Friday may reach about 80 under mostly sunny skies, while overnight lows climb from the mid-40s early in the week to the upper 50s and low 60s by Friday night.

Stronger Winds And Showers Return Late Week

Friday also brings a more noticeable wind threat, with the point forecast calling for southerly gusts of 35 to 40 mph and the weather service warning that some parts of the region could see gusts from 30 to 40 mph. The dry stretch could raise fire concerns around areas with standing crops, and the next rain chance arrives Saturday morning, when showers are possible after 7 a.m.