Rusty’s 6 First Alert Forecast - Mild today before some night time rain and storms
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The chilly start to the day will turn into a mild afternoon. Highs in the 50s are likely but they will happen a bit earlier in the day, likely around 1-2pm. Thicker low clouds will move in and cause temps to cool a bit after that.
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Wind gusts will pick up into the afternoon too with gusts to 30 mph likely. That will happen as the clouds increase too.
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After 6pm tonight, rain showers will move in from the south and southwest That will fill up the radar with some much needed rain. A few storms are possible tonight as well. The biggest risks from the storms would be small hail and some heavy downpours that increase runoff due to the frozen ground.
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Overall a good 0.5″ to 1.5″ of rain is likely in the area with some isolated 2″ totals possible in Western Iowa. Here are two models outcomes that make the most sense.
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Rain will move out before 7am Monday leaving with clouds and wind. We should be able to break out into sunshine by the afternoon though.
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