Carter Lake, IA – Spring weather in Iowa is turning active again as rain, wind, and fluctuating temperatures take over the Omaha metro starting Monday. Drivers along I-29 near Carter Lake should prepare for gusts reaching 39 mph and spotty visibility as a wet and breezy pattern develops.
According to the National Weather Service in Omaha, the first system arrives Monday evening with a slight chance of rain and snow between 4 p.m. and midnight. Precipitation becomes more likely Tuesday, with up to a 100 percent chance of rain overnight and into Wednesday morning. Winds will pick up Monday night, shifting from northeast to south and intensifying with gusts near 40 mph.
By Tuesday, highs will hit 60°F, though the warmth comes with sustained winds up to 21 mph. Thunderstorms may follow Tuesday night, raising concerns for travel, especially near open highways like I-29 and Highway 75…