OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Scattered strong and severe storms are possible in eastern Nebraska Monday evening. They reach the metro around bedtime, and have lower severe chances in Omaha. Rounds of rain and gusty winds continue on Election Day, along with falling temperatures. The remainder of the forecast is rather quiet, though more showers are possible this weekend.
As of 3:30pm Monday, the cold front is producing storms around Norfolk and Columbus. There are no watches or warnings at the moment. However, it is warm and humid west of Omaha, where sun has been out most of the afternoon. This is where storms could grow and become severe through the evening, with strong winds and a brief tornado possible.
I know you hear the phrase “tornado possible” and it could make some of you nervous. We do not have the ingredients for strong or long-lived tornadoes today. You can feel the gusty winds when you step outside. The combination of those strong south winds and shallow wind shear would rip apart any rotation quickly. However, you could see a couple Tornado Warnings issued today…