Omaha’s forecast for today, as of 5:15 AM on Friday, the 21st of June. Overnight, showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Next, Friday, showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 80. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Friday Night, showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Looking ahead, Saturday, a slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunrise today will be at 5:50 am and the sun will set at 9:00 pm.

There are 3 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.

Hazardous Weather Outlook. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest Iowa. west central Iowa. east central Nebraska. northeast Nebraska and southeast Nebraska. Day one. Tonight and Friday. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to move through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa between 1 AM and 8 AM Friday. The main hazard with this line of storms is expected to be damaging winds, with gusts of 40 to 70 mph possible. Some large hail, and an isolated tornado are also possible. Confidence in storm development is high. Additional strong to severe storms are possible between 5 PM and Midnight. Damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado are possible. Confidence in this second round of storms is low to moderate. Flooding will continue along the Missouri River from Plattsmouth downstream past Rulo through the coming week, and along the Missouri River above Lewis and Clark Lake. Days two through seven. Friday night through Thursday. Thunderstorms chances will linger through the weekend and into early next week. It is to early to pin down periods for any strong to severe weather. Flooding will continue along the Missouri River from Plattsmouth downstream past Rulo through the coming week, and along the Missouri River above Lewis and Clark Lake. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation will likely not be needed tonight or Friday.

Severe thunderstorm watch outline update for ws 414. Severe thunderstorm watch 414 is in effect until 1000 am Central Daylight Time for the following locations. Nebraska counties included are. Attn.

Flood Advisory. The Flood Advisory continues for the following river. Missouri River Near Blair affecting Harrison and Washington Counties. Missouri River At Omaha affecting Pottawattamie. Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Precautionary/preparedness actions. Do not drive cars through areas where water covers the road. The water depth may be too great to allow your vehicle to pass safely. Turn around. Stay tuned to the latest developments by listening to NOAA Weather radio. or a local media outlet. The Flood Advisory continues for The Missouri River At Omaha. until further notice. Flood stage is 29. Forecast. The river will rise to near 27. feet after midnight tomorrow.

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