Residents in Omaha, Nebraska, are in for an eventful night as a solar storm could bring the Northern Lights into view, while showers and storms complicate Tuesday travel. Drivers on I-80 and surrounding highways should be prepared for reduced visibility due to patchy fog and rain.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue into early Tuesday, tapering by mid-morning. However, the more exciting development is the potential for aurora displays. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has indicated that a solar storm racing toward Earth may cause the Northern Lights to be visible far beyond their usual northern range, including Nebraska. If skies remain clear, eastern Nebraska could see a glow from the auroras, with the best viewing time after midnight. For a better chance of seeing the lights, residents should head away from city lights and look north.
Wednesday brings more unsettled weather with a 40% chance of thunderstorms after 1 p.m., which could bring gusty winds and brief downpours. However, Thursday will offer a calmer, drier day, with highs in the low 70s. A round of unsettled weather is expected to return late in the week.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary late-night travel during storm activity, charge devices in case of power disruptions, and stay updated on weather conditions from the National Weather Service.
Five-Day Forecast for Omaha, Nebraska:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 76 and possible showers early.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely after 1 p.m., with a high near 72.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 71.
- Friday: Mostly clear, with a high near 72 and breezy northwest winds.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72 and clear night skies, low near 54.
