OMAHA, Neb. – Storm chances return to Nebraska Sunday afternoon and evening, with the potential for severe weather across much of the state. The primary threats include damaging wind gusts and hail, with some stones possibly reaching the size of quarters.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, thunderstorms are likely to develop across eastern Nebraska late Sunday, with a 20 to 50 percent chance of activity. While most storms are expected to remain scattered, there is a 5 to 10 percent chance of an isolated storm reaching severe levels. The strongest storms could bring winds up to 60 mph and large hail.
Cities including Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont, and Norfolk are expected to see the highest impacts during the late afternoon and evening. Motorists traveling along Interstate 80 and Highway 77 should prepare for sudden downpours, gusty crosswinds, and reduced visibility.
Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, limit unnecessary travel during storm activity, and closely monitor NOAA Weather Radio or local alerts. While the risk of tornadoes remains low, forecasters caution that storms capable of producing damaging winds and hail will remain a concern through Sunday evening.
Additional watches or warnings may be issued if storm activity intensifies, and conditions are expected to stay unsettled into early next week.
