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Severe Weather Potential Today

Flash Flood Threat Tonight

Decades-Old Precipitation Records in Peril

Key Messages

The threat for severe weather continues today. Expect an afternoon round of storms before more storms move in from the west after 8 PM. The main threats will be heavy rain/flooding and damaging wind gusts. However, isolated hail and a brief tornado are possible.

Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall are expected this evening into Sunday morning. Most locations will see 1 to 2 inches, while isolated pockets of 3 to 5 inches are forecast in southeast Nebraska and far southwest Iowa. A Flood Watch is in effect for these areas from 7 PM this evening to 7 AA Sunday.

HEADS UP: Tonight's storms could break decades-old precipitation records across the area! The Threat: 2–3" of rain per hour. The Risk: 40%+ chance of flash flooding overnight for southeast Nebraska. Stay safe, stay inside, and keep your phone alerts turned ON.

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)