Today’s Omaha Nebraska weather forcast, as of 5:16 AM on Thursday, the 20th of June. Today, a chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Then later, Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday, showers and thunderstorms likely before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Looking ahead, Friday Night, a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunrise today will be at 5:50 am and the sun will set at 8:59 pm.

There are 2 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. east central Nebraska. northeast Nebraska and southeast Nebraska. Day one. Today and Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will push across parts of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa this morning. This afternoon, isolated thunderstorms are forecast to re-develop east of highway 77 into western Iowa. A few strong to severe storms could develop in northeast Nebraska this morning, however severe weather would be likely with the storms that develop this afternoon. Large hail and gusty winds with lightning are the main hazards this morning. Large hail potentially larger than golf balls, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado are possible with the storms that develop this afternoon after 3pm and continue into the evening. 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 through Wednesday. Several rounds of thunderstorms are likely to impact the region through Saturday night. Severe thunderstorms are possible with each round of storms. More details on the severe risk each day will come with later outlooks. Flooding will continue along the Missouri River. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation may be needed for parts eastern Nebraska and western Iowa today and tonight.

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 continue to fall slowly, but will remain elevated through at least next week.

Stay tuned for weather updates since the weather’s always changing.

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