Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Heat Returns Today and Monday

The Forecast for the Upcoming Week

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Heat indices will rise into the upper 90s and mid 100s this afternoon, increasing the risk for heat related illness. Hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through the first half of the work week before we finally cool back down.

The Week Ahead for Eastern Nebraska & Southwest Iowa As we move into the new week, we are tracking a noticeable pattern shift: 🌡️ Temperature Outlook: We’re starting off hot, with highs climbing into the mid-80s to mid-90s on Monday and Tuesday. By mid-week, a welcome cooling trend takes hold, bringing high temperatures back down into the 70s and low 80s for Thursday and Friday. ⛈️ Storm Chances: While storm potential remains relatively low tonight (15-20%), the activity increases as we head into mid-week. Tuesday and Wednesday bring the highest chance for showers and storms, ranging between 50% and 75%. Looking ahead, we can expect milder temperatures as we close out the work week. Stay weather aware and check the latest updates at weather.gov/omaha. #NWSOmaha

Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

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