Todays weather in Omaha Nebraska - Tuesday - 19 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Omaha Nebraska - Tuesday - 19 May 2026 (00:00:25) What To Wear Right Now (00:01:02) Confirmed Tornado Near Dawson (00:01:37) Regional Threat Still Active (00:02:03) Today's Closing Outlook Omaha weather today is a cold shock nobody saw coming. After a significant storm system tore through the region on the evening of May 18th, temperatures have crashed into the forties and low fifties with wind chills dragging down into the thirties — a nearly thirty-degree swing from mid-week. This is your full Tuesday morning briefing for Omaha, Nebraska.The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down near Dawson, Nebraska, tracking northeast toward Falls City. The storm has moved through, but the NWS is actively requesting public photos of hail, wind damage, or tornado evidence from yesterday's event. If your property took a hit or you captured footage, submitting it helps sharpen future warnings for the whole region.For your commute this morning: skies are clearing and roads are dry — no ice, no standing water on major roads. The commute is smooth. The cold is the only obstacle. Think early March, not late May. A real coat and layers are non-negotiable if you're spending any time outside.Omaha is through the worst of it, but the broader outbreak is still active across the southern Plains and into the Great Lakes — damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding remain threats for those areas. If you have travel or family heading south or east in the next 48 hours, monitor conditions closely before departing.Today's local outlook: cold, calm, and clear. Dress warmly, check on neighbors who may have sustained damage, and submit those storm photos to the National Weather Service. Stay safe, Omaha.This episode includes AI-generated content.