A TORNADO WATCH is in effect until 11 pm for most of the KMTV viewing area, including Omaha. Storms capable of producing tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds will move through. See below for details.
3 THINGS TO KNOW
- Severe weather, including some tornadoes, tonight
- Final round of severe weather on Monday
- A pleasant week follows the storms
FORECAST
Storms will develop over central Nebraska after 5 pm and move eastward. If any storm can remain isolated over northeast Nebraska, the ingredients are in place for a strong tornado or two. Storms form into a line by 8 pm as they approach the MO River. The tornado threat will lower a bit, while damaging winds becomes the main hazard. Storms arrive in Omaha between 8-11 pm. The severe risk ends after midnight.
Monday appears to be another significant severe risk as the cold front arrives. Storms develop over SE Nebraska after 2 pm and move northeast. The cold front will be very close to I-80, meaning the tornado risk in the Omaha metro may depend on where the front sets up. If the front is faster, than the tornado threat may stay just southeast of Omaha, but this is too close to call so far. Southeast of town, strong tornadoes are possible with any storms that develop, along with a large hail & damaging wind risk.
After the storms move out Monday night, the rest of next week is pleasant and cool with highs in the 60s. Some rain chance may return, starting on Thursday and Friday.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly Cloudy
Severe Storms
Low: 58
Wind: SE 5-15
MONDAY
Partly Cloudy
Severe Storms
High: 76
Wind: SE 5-15
TUESDAY
Partly Cloudy
Cool and Dry
High: 61
Wind: NW 10-25
WEDNESDAY
Partly Cloudy
Cool
High: 62
Wind: CALM
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