OMAHA, NE — The start of October is bringing summer-like heat to eastern Nebraska, with forecasters warning that record highs could be reached this weekend before a major cooldown early next week.
Record Heat Possible Saturday
Meteorologists at KETV Omaha’s Weather Leader are forecasting highs in the low to mid-90s on Saturday, with the best chance of breaking a record coming on October 4, when Omaha’s previous high of 92°F (set in 2005) could be tied or surpassed.
The all-time October record high for Omaha is 96°F, reached twice — first on October 3, 1938, and again just last year on October 5, 2024.
Nearby areas like Lincoln will also see hot and windy conditions Saturday as Nebraska hosts Michigan State for its weekend matchup, likely making it feel more like mid-summer than early fall.
Storm Chances Early Next Week
The unseasonably warm stretch will end as a cold front moves through the area Monday into Tuesday. The National Weather Service and KETV forecasters have labeled both days as impact weather days, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible…