Matt Serwe

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha will feel the first big shot of heat and humidity of the season Tuesday and Wednesday. While it might not be the hottest weather so far in 2026, the high dew points will make it tough to be outside. Tuesday and Wednesday are First Alert 6 Weather Days because it will feel near or above 100°. Since it is the first time we have had feels like temperatures this high this season, the heat will hit you a little harder.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It will be loud night for parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Severe storms are likely along a boundary that is developing very close to the Omaha metro. Hourly forecast for Omaha on Friday, June 5, 2026 Do not cancel your evening plans! It will take until 8:00-9:00 PM for the storms to develop. Until then, temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s, and you will feel every bit of humidity out there.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Scattered showers and storms will continue for the rest of the afternoon and into the early evening. Some storms could still be severe with hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding. A brief tornado is possible, but it’s a very low risk. There was a very brief Tornado Warning for eastern Otoe County and western Fremont County in Iowa at around 3:45 PM. Today Large hail and damaging winds are the main risks.