Omaha Faces More Rain and Storms Through the Weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected, with potential for strong winds and hail

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:05am

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a stormy, fog-shrouded scene over the silhouetted skyline of Omaha, with the city's buildings and infrastructure dwarfed by the overwhelming power of the natural elements.The looming storm system over Omaha foreshadows the unsettled weather expected to impact the region in the coming days.Omaha Today

The Omaha area is in for more unsettled weather through the upcoming weekend, with chances of scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially overnight Friday into Saturday morning. Temperatures will struggle to warm up, only reaching the 50s on Friday, while winds are expected to pick up on Saturday and Sunday, gusting up to 30-40 mph. The humidity is also forecast to increase, with the potential for severe weather closer to the east on Monday and Tuesday.

Why it matters

Frequent rain and storms can disrupt outdoor activities, cause power outages, and increase the risk of flash flooding in the Omaha metro area. The strong winds and hail also pose a threat to property and could impact travel conditions over the weekend.

The details

According to the forecast, Friday will start off chilly in the 30s, only warming up to the 50s by the afternoon. There is a small chance of a few spotty showers during the middle of the day, but conditions should be drier than Thursday. However, more widespread showers and storms are likely to develop after midnight and continue into early Friday morning. Saturday is expected to be a soggy start, with scattered showers and storms likely to move through the area, bringing the potential for downpours, lightning, and small hail. The afternoon and evening on Saturday should be much drier, but the wind will pick up, with gusts of 30-40 mph. The breezy conditions and increasing humidity are expected to continue on Sunday as well.

  • Overnight Friday into early Friday morning: Widespread showers and storms expected
  • Saturday morning: Scattered showers and storms likely, with potential for downpours, lightning, and small hail
  • Saturday afternoon and evening: Drier, but windy conditions with gusts of 30-40 mph
  • Sunday: Continued breezy conditions and increasing humidity

The players

Rusty Lord

The meteorologist who provided the weather forecast for WOWT, the NBC affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“Friday is expected to be chilly from start to finish as temperatures start in the 30s and end up in the 50s this afternoon.”

— Rusty Lord, Meteorologist

“There is the small risk of one or two strong storms within the green shaded area too.”

— Rusty Lord, Meteorologist

What’s next

Residents in the Omaha area should monitor the weather forecasts closely over the next few days and be prepared for potential disruptions to outdoor activities, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions due to the expected rain, storms, and high winds.

The takeaway

The unsettled weather pattern in Omaha is expected to continue through the weekend, with the potential for severe storms, strong winds, and increased humidity. Residents should stay vigilant and be prepared to adjust their plans accordingly to stay safe and weather the storm.