Omaha is experiencing a taste of fall this week, with cooler temperatures and breezy conditions dominating the forecast. After a possible stray shower near the Kansas border early this morning, Friday will bring a cool but pleasant day. Expect temperatures to peak in the mid-60s, with a northwest wind that could gust up to 25 mph, making a jacket a necessity.
Weekend Outlook: Chilly Mornings, Gradual Warm-Up
Saturday will be similar, with slightly warmer temperatures reaching near 70 degrees. Both Saturday and Sunday will start off quite chilly, with temperatures in the low 40s; some spots in western Iowa may briefly dip into the upper 30s each morning. However, the warming trend will kick in, with highs in the mid-70s on Sunday.
Next Week: Summer-Like Feel Returns
Next week, Omaha will see a return to the 80s, along with increasing humidity, creating a more summer-like feel. Scattered storms are possible late Monday into Tuesday morning as this transition takes place.
Meteorologist Caitlin Harvey emphasizes the beautiful, fall-like conditions expected for the weekend. Clear skies are predicted, making it perfect for outdoor activities. Saturday's highs will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s, ideal for cookouts and fire pits. Sunday will also be mostly sunny and dry, but a 30% chance of thunderstorms is forecast for Monday afternoon into Monday night, increasing to 50% on Tuesday. Temperatures next week will slowly rise back to the upper 80s.
The National Weather Service confirms the drier, fall-like weather for the week, with a series of cold fronts bringing autumn-like temperatures. Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day, with a high of around 77 degrees. The rest of the week will see highs in the low 70s, which is lower than the typical 80 to 84 degrees for this time of year. Low temperatures will be in the upper 40s to low 50s for most of the week.