Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Tennessee Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe storms capable of large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will be possible across the central Plains this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat from the Great Lakes to the Mid-South through tonight. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat from the Southwest into the Great Basin. Read More >

Severe Storm Potential this Evening

Tuesday's Severe Weather Potential

Tuesday's Hot Temperatures

Key Messages

Confidence is increasing in a strong to severe storm complex moving across southeast Nebraska this evening. Damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph are the primary hazard, though isolated hail and a brief tornado can’t be ruled out. Stay weather aware.

Severe storm potential returns on Tuesday. A few isolated evening storms are possible before a storm complex pushes across northeast Nebraska into the early overnight period. The primary hazard will be damaging wind gusts (up to 70 mph), though isolated pockets of hail & a brief tornado can’t be ruled out.

Hot temperatures and high humidity will bring uncomfortably warm conditions on Tuesday. Warm and humid conditions continue into Wednesday, with heat index values peaking around 95 to 100°F before a cold front moves through.

Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

🏡 NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage - Get a forecast for any location.

📃 Hazardous Weather Briefing (DSS Packet)

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Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Tennessee Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the West

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