Mallory Schnell
Meteorologist
Omaha
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Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Mallory joined the 6 News team most recently from Columbus, Georgia. Mallory served as the Weekend Morning and Weekend Evening Meteorologist at WTVM in Columbus from June 2016-2018.
Mallory earned her Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Western Kentucky University. During her time at WKU, Mallory spent a semester abroad in England and a summer storm chasing in the Great Plains. Post-grad, she also spent two weeks in Iceland studying climate change.
When she’s not forecasting the weather, Mallory enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising (she was a dancer for 12 years!), listening to live music, and spending time with her cat – Skye.
Most of us stay dry and very pleasant this evening, with overnight lows dropping down into the 50s! Clouds and winds will gradually decrease. Below-normal temperatures stick with us for the start of the upcoming workweek, with highs in the mid to upper-70s Monday and Tuesday!
Conditions will stay a bit breezy this evening, with overnight lows dropping into the upper-50s and lower-60s. Partly cloudy and low humidity returns Friday, with comfortable highs in the low to mid-80s and calmer winds.
There are flooding concerns in southeastern Nebraska due to plentiful moisture in the atmosphere (soaking rains), and a slow-moving system. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through 7 AM.
Sunday looks to be another hot and humid day. As the day progresses, a cold front will push through – increasing the coverage of showers and storms southward.
Conditions will be quiet Sunday evening, outside of a stray shower or storm in northeastern Nebraska. Clouds increase overnight, with potential coverage of showers and storms picking up by sunrise Monday. Widespread showers and storms are likely Monday morning into the early afternoon hours. Some could be strong, with heavy rainfall and gusty winds possible. Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies are on tap with highs around 80°.
The 6 News First Alert Weather Team has declared Saturday, July, 18, 2020 a First Alert Day due to dangerous heat.
We’re already starting Friday on a warmer note – temperatures are in the lower-70s as you head out the door. Partly cloudy skies are on tap, with breezy southerly winds warming us into the low to mid-90s this afternoon. With higher dew points in the 70s (steamy humidity), heat indices will rise to around 100° - 105° this afternoon/early evening.
Lows drop into the mid to upper-60s Sunday night with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies. Highs in the lower-90s return Monday afternoon, along with increasing humidity and breezy conditions. Southerly winds could gust up to 25 or 30 mph during the day.
We’re starting the day with temperatures in the upper-50s and lower-60s, low humidity, and plenty of sunshine! Mostly sunny skies are on tap, with a few more clouds filtering in from the west late. Highs will warm into the mid-80s for most. Eppley Airfield has been the “hot” spot on the map recently, so I went ahead and forecasted a warmer high of 87° for Omaha.
Mostly clear and cool conditions are on tap tonight, with lows in the low to mid-60s! Sunday is shaping up to be a GREAT July day. Mostly sunny skies are on tap, with a few more clouds filtering in late. Highs will warm into the mid to possibly upper-80s with low humidity and a nice, light northerly breeze.
After some overnight storms and wind, clouds are beginning to decrease - making for a beautiful sunrise. A mostly dry weekend is ahead, with highs in the 80s and decreasing humidity.
A very stray shower or storm is possible through early evening, fizzling by sunset. Most should be dry, warm, and muggy for fireworks Saturday night! Sunday and Monday look fairly similar to Saturday, with highs near 90°, partly cloudy skies, and a chance for a few PM pop-up showers or storms.
A very stray shower or storm is possible through early evening, fizzling by sunset. Most should be dry, warm, and muggy for fireworks Saturday night! Sunday and Monday look fairly similar to Saturday, with highs near 90°, partly cloudy skies, and a chance for a few PM pop-up showers or storms.
A very stray shower or storm is possible through early evening, fizzling by sunset. Most should be dry, warm, and muggy for fireworks Saturday night! Sunday and Monday look fairly similar to Saturday, with highs near 90°, partly cloudy skies, and a chance for a few PM pop-up showers or storms.