Mild Weather to Start Work Week in Omaha

Temperatures to reach 80s before potential thunderstorms later this week

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:05pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting depicting a small city or town in the distance, dwarfed by a massive, looming storm system of dark, ominous clouds filling the sky above.As a strong storm system approaches the Omaha metro, the region braces for the potential of severe weather and heavy rainfall.Omaha Today

Omaha is set to experience mild and dry weather to start the work week, with highs in the 60s on Monday and reaching the upper 70s on Tuesday. Temperatures will then climb into the 80s through Thursday, feeling like summer, before a strong cold front brings a chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday into Thursday.

Why it matters

The warm, dry start to the week provides a pleasant transition from the weekend, but the potential for severe thunderstorms later in the week could impact commutes, outdoor activities, and bring the risk of property damage in the Omaha metro area.

The details

Monday will see highs in the upper 70s with breezy southwest winds, while Tuesday through Thursday will reach the 80s with increasing humidity. A strong cold front is expected to move through late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing a line of potentially severe thunderstorms to the region.

  • Monday: Highs in the upper 70s
  • Tuesday through Thursday: Highs in the 80s
  • Late Wednesday into Thursday: Strong cold front brings thunderstorms

The players

Jade Steffens

A meteorologist who provided the weather forecast for WOWT in Omaha, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“It's a beautiful end to the weekend today with sunshine, a light breeze and highs in the 60s. A great day to spend time outdoors if you get the chance.”

— Jade Steffens, Meteorologist

What’s next

The Storm Prediction Center has already issued a severe outlook for Thursday, focusing on southwest Iowa and far southeastern Nebraska, just southeast of the Omaha metro area. Residents should monitor the forecast and be prepared for potential severe weather later this week.

The takeaway

The mild, dry start to the work week in Omaha provides a pleasant transition, but the region should remain vigilant for the potential of severe thunderstorms later this week as temperatures climb into the 80s and a strong cold front approaches.