
ALT Map showing severe weather potential Friday. Nearly the entire area is in a level 3 of 5 (enhanced) risk, where there is a 30-40% chance of a severe storm nearby. Areas within 1-2 counties of the Nebraska/Kansas border are in a level 2 of 5 (slight) risk, where there is a 15-30% chance of a severe storm nearby. The highest potential for severe storms will be between 6 PM and 3 AM. What to Know: Small (20%) chance for a few strong storms early Friday afternoon. Higher chance for a line of strong to severe storms expected to move in by late afternoon/early evening. Potential will depend on what happens with any lingering storms late Thursday night/early Friday.

ALT Maps showing forecast heat indices Sunday and Monday. Values range from the mid 90s over northeast Nebraska to around 105 across southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Key Messages Hot and humid weather returns starting Sunday into next week. Heat Advisory conditions possible (60% chance) Sunday and Monday. An extended period of hot weather appears possible through the end of next week. Have ways to stay cool if you’ll be outdoors.

ALT Get ready for the hottest temperatures of 2025! Heat indices will reach 100-110 in the shade Fri-Sun. Now is the time to prepare if you have outdoor plans!

ALT This is a graphic from the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley, NE, which warns of increasing heat risk for the weekend. It states that the summer’s hottest temperatures combined with humidity will lead to extreme Heat Risk Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22. The public is advised to stay hydrated and take breaks from the heat during outdoor activities. Heat risk maps show widespread "major" heat risk (red) across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa for all three days, with some areas reaching "extreme" heat risk (purple) by Saturday and Sunday. A legend shows five heat risk categories: little/none (green), minor (yellow), moderate (orange), major (red), and extreme (purple).
















