textproduct: Omaha/Valley

KEY MESSAGES

- An active weather pattern continues with several chances of showers and thunderstorms through the start of next week.

- There is a chance for a few strong to severe storms Friday afternoon/evening and again on Monday.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 139 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

A cold front continues to push south across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa this afternoon. Winds have been gusty this afternoon as the front has moved through. They should decrease, becoming light and variable this evening. A few light showers may kick off along the front this afternoon. There is a slightly better chance this evening for a few showers or perhaps thunderstorms, particularly for areas along and south of the interstate.

The front will stall along the Kansas/Nebraska border tonight. Heading into Thursday morning, additional chances (20-50%) for a few showers are expected along the front. A shortwave trough will move into the region, helping kick off additional showers and storms while the front lifts slightly into the region. There is a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe storms for tomorrow afternoon/evening for areas along and south of the front. All hazards would be possible. The one concern for an all hazards scenario for tomorrow will be any impacts from morning shower activity. If the atmosphere gets worked over pretty well, that would help limit the possibility for severe weather a bit.

The front will remain over the southern part of the area into the weekend. Friday brings additional chances for showers and storms along with highs in the 60s. The front is expected to lift back north heading into the latter portions of the weekend. There is still some uncertainty about the potential severe weather threat for Monday; however the set up is looking favorable for at least a few showers and storms, some of which may be severe. This will be a day to keep an eye on as we get closer to it.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/

Issued at 1234 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

VFR conditions persist through the period at the terminals. Gusty northwest winds persist through early evening, decreasing to under 12kts after 23Z. Winds will shift to the north overnight. There is a chance of a few showers after 11Z at the terminals with chances increasing to 40% at KLNK after 15Z.

OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NE...None. IA...None.