Omaha, NE – Spring has officially arrived, and Nebraska is set to see a mix of sunshine, rising temperatures, and gusty winds heading into the weekend. While highs will climb into the 50s and 60s, strong wind gusts may impact outdoor plans and travel.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will bring sunshine and a high near 41°F, with northwest winds shifting southwest by afternoon. Gusts could reach 17 mph. By Friday, temperatures will rise to the mid-50s, but winds will increase, with gusts up to 32 mph expected.
Friday night will be mostly clear with a low of 29°F, and winds calming slightly. Saturday is expected to be the warmest day of the weekend, with highs reaching 62°F under mostly sunny skies. However, wind speeds will pick up again, with gusts of up to 24 mph. A 40% chance of rain arrives late Saturday night, cooling temperatures to the low 40s…