Overnight, scattered storms will continue over Nebraska and Iowa, and a few pockets of hail will be possible. These storms should stay non-severe overnight, but will continue into Friday morning's commute with temperatures in the mid 50s.
Rain will start to clear out mid Friday morning, leaving us dry for the lunch hour. This early afternoon dry time will allow for some clearing, helping the atmosphere recharge for second round of storms later in the afternoon. It will be windy with highs in the low to mid 70s.
Friday afternoon will bring a higher threat for severe storms, starting around 2-3 p.m. near Lincoln, Beatrice and Columbus, then reaching Omaha closer to 5-6 p.m. Pockets of very large hail, a few strong tornadoes (EF-2+), and areas of damaging wind would be possible with the severe storms. These storms will continue into western Iowa early Friday evening, before weakening and exiting the region by 8 p.m., followed by an end to the rain early Friday night.
Saturday starts dry, and it likely stays dry for the Nebraska spring game. After a mix of sun and clouds in the morning, more clouds move in during the afternoon as we warm into the upper 70s. Late in the afternoon, another round of scattered storms will start to move into the region. Some of these storms could also be severe until they weaken early at night. While anyone could see a severe storm nearby, the greater threat will be southeast of Omaha.
The showers and storms continue on and off Sunday, exiting Sunday evening. A couple of these storms could again reach severe levels, mainly southeast of Omaha. It will be breezy with highs in the low 70s.
With multiple rounds of storms, flooding could be a concern, especially over the weekend. Around 1-2" of rainfall, on average, is possible. Some neighborhoods may receive more. As always, if you come across a flooded road during any flash flooding, turn around, don't drown.
We finally dry out Monday and it will be a little cooler, in the upper 60s with partly cloudy skies and lighter winds.
We warm into the mid 70s Tuesday with a small chance for rain. Better chances for rain would be Wednesday and Thursday, with highs near 70 degrees.
FRIDAY
Mostly Cloudy
Severe Storms
Windy
High: 71
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly Cloudy
Windy
Mainly Dry
Low: 54
SATURDAY
Partly Cloudy
Strong Evening Storms
High: 77
SUNDAY
Mostly Cloudy
Rain & Storms
High: 73
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