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KEY MESSAGES
- Winds gusting to around 25-35mph are expected this afternoon.
- Temperatures will warm up into the 50s next week, with 60s possible heading into the holiday weekend.
- Outside of a small chance for a few flurries early tomorrow morning across northern Nebraska, dry conditions are expected through the forecast period.
DISCUSSION
Issued at 249 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025
Visible satellite imagery shows clouds pushing into eastern Nebraska and western Iowa this afternoon. For the rest of this afternoon, expect gusty southerly winds around 15-25mph with gusts approaching 35mph in some locations. Afternoon highs should top out in the 40s for most areas with a few 30s in western Iowa.
Saturday, low pressure will push east over the Dakotas, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. A weak cool front will drop south into Nebraska and Iowa, bringing slightly cooler air to the region. Highs (40s) are currently forecasted to be a few degrees cooler than today for Nebraska, but slightly warmer in Iowa. There is a small chance that a few flurries may develop across northern Nebraska before sunrise, but otherwise the forecast remains dry.
The pattern for next week is shaping up to bring warmer weather and dry conditions to the region. Monday through Wednesday, widespread 50s are currently in the forecast for highs, with lows in the 30s. Heading into the holidays, expect the possibility for some highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s and 40s.
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
Issued at 504 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025
VFR conditions will prevail through the period. Strong southerly wind gusts will diminish this evening, with winds remaining around 12 kts. LLWS will increase to 40+ kts, and remain strong through the overnight hours. A weak cold front will move through the region overnight and into early Saturday morning, bringing winds around to the north. The front is expected to pass through KOFK by 09Z tonight, and bring northerly winds to KOMA and KLNK by 11Z. A few patches of flurries may be possible with the passing front, but widespread lower visibilities are not anticipated.
OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NE...None. IA...None.
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