Strong storms possible in Omaha tonight; showers and wind on Election Day
The National Weather Service says evening storms could bring strong winds, heavy rain and a possible tornado. No watches or warnings were in effect early Monday.
OMAHA - Evening storms could turn strong to severe in Omaha, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, small hail and a possible tornado, according to the National Weather Service in Omaha. Douglas County had no watches or warnings at 6:51 a.m. Monday.
The office's forecast discussion puts Omaha in a Marginal severe risk, level 1 of 5. Storms should form to the west after 3 to 4 p.m. and reach Omaha around 10 to 11 p.m., though that timing is uncertain.
Regional south gusts could reach 35 to 45 mph today. The Omaha point forecast shows a high near 72, gusts to 33 mph and a low around 53 tonight.
Election Day
Tuesday brings a 50% chance of showers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a steady temperature around 55, according to the National Weather Service in Omaha's forecast issued at 6:35 a.m. Monday. A west-southwest wind turns northwest, gusting to 24 mph. Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; early ballots are due at the election office or a drop box by 8 p.m., per the Douglas County Election Commission.
Source: NWS Omaha forecast discussion; NWS Omaha point forecast; NWS Douglas County alerts; Election Commission deadlines.
- NWS Omaha/Valley NE Area Forecast Discussion, issued 5:38 a.m. CST Nov. 2, 2026 (discussion issued 10:22 p.m. Nov. 1); rechecked 6:51 a.m., no newer issuance
- NWS point forecast for Omaha (last update 6:35 a.m. CST Nov. 2, 2026)
- NWS watches, warnings and advisories, Douglas County (no active hazards at 6:51 a.m. CST Nov. 2)
- Douglas County Election Commission, election deadlines