Heat Wave Then Storms This Week | Omaha News

Get ready for a scorcher — temperatures could hit 100° in southern Nebraska this weekend, with the heat index pushing into the 100s even under wildfire smoke. Isolated storms possible tonight, mostly east Nebraska and western Iowa, but severe weather risk is low. High pressure brings relief Sunday, then heat sticks around through Tuesday, especially south of I-80. Watch for weak overnight storms Monday night north of I-80, with gusty winds and hail possible. But don’t pack your sweaters yet — by Wednesday night, widespread thunderstorms roll in, bringing rain (and maybe umbrellas for school kids on Thursday). Temperatures drop sharply after that, into the mid-70s, while smoke lingers, keeping skies hazy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9aa36afb9190f1d