Dangerous Heat Returns Starting Friday Through the Weekend

The evening buzz will carry a warmth, significantly influenced by a rise in humidity. Expect mostly clear skies with temperatures nestling in the mid-70s as we head into Friday morning.

Morning risers might encounter a few scattered storms as the day starts. Be prepared for sporadic rain showers extending through the late morning.

Come Friday afternoon, brace for a hot day characterized by sunny and breezy conditions. Temperatures will soar to the low 90s in western Iowa and touch mid-90s across eastern Nebraska. Gusty winds, reaching 25-30 mph, will further enhance the afternoon heat sensation to over 105°F, exacerbated by the high humidity.

Saturday is set to ramp up the heat even further, with Omaha expected to bask in temperatures ranging from the mid to upper 90s, under a blazing sun. The afternoon will feel like a scorching 105°F, though the wind won’t be as forceful as in the preceding days.

The outlook for Sunday involves a slight increase in cloud cover, but sunshine will still dominate the day as temperatures hit the low 90s. The afternoon heat and humidity might trigger isolated storms and showers later in the day.

The initial signs of change appear on Monday as showers and storms might persist sporadically, powered by an approaching cold front nudging towards Omaha. Highs will hover around the low 90s.

By Tuesday, the influence of the cold front will slightly raise the probability of scattered rain. Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures easing into the upper 80s.

Wednesday and Thursday mark the start of a cooling trend. The humidity is also expected to decline around mid-week. Daytime highs will taper to the mid-80s initially and will further drop to the low 80s as Friday approaches.

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