Omaha weather: Tracking severe weather in parts of Nebraska and Iowa

Storm chances go back up before we get to the weekend. Multiple rounds of storms are possible Thursday and Friday with potential for a few strong to severe storms.

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Tracking more storms in Nebraska and Iowa on Friday

Storm chances go back up before we get to the weekend. Another round of storms are possible Friday with potential for a few strong to severe storms.

Omaha’s Weather Leader has deemed Friday an impact weather day.

Friday Strong Storm Potential

As of Friday morning, the Storm Prediction Center’s severe weather outlook has most of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa in a slight risk for severe activity mainly in the evening and overnight hours. Within that zone, better chances for stronger storms favor near and south of Interstate 80.

Expect a drier late morning and afternoon with storm chances increasing after 8 p.m. as a cold front approaches. Large hail and 60-plus mile per hour wind gusts would be the main threats with any stronger storms, but also can’t rule out a brief tornado. Heavy rain and flash flooding is also a concern in areas that picked up significant rainfall Thursday.

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