More rain in the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday before drying out the rest of the week

(Dakota News Now) - We’re waking up to another rainy and gloomy morning. Showers and thunderstorms will continue to move through the area throughout morning hours, especially in southeastern parts of the viewing area. Portions of far southeastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa are in a level 1 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall for today. Pockets of 1-2 inches of rain will still be possible in our farthest south and eastern counties, and rain totals increase if you’re heading toward Omaha or Des Moines. Make sure to have a way to get watches and warnings for any minor flooding issues. Highs will reach the 60s in the southeast but it’ll be a little warmer in central and northeastern South Dakota where temperatures will reach the lower to middle 70s along with a few breaks in the clouds. We may actually see the sun today in our western and northern counties!

Updated: Area Rain Totals for September 26

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Heavy Rain Targets Nebraska and Western Iowa This Saturday With Omaha Seeing Nearly 2 Inches and Grand Island Topping Nearly 3 Inches

OMAHA, NE — Heavy rain is targeting Nebraska and western Iowa this Saturday, with forecast rainfall totals valid through 1 PM Central Time showing widespread heavy precipitation across a broad swath of the region. Omaha is projected to see approximately 1.67 inches of rain, while Grand Island to the west is forecast to receive an even higher total of 2.76 inches as the system moves through the area.

Record Fall Rain & Unprecedented “Super El Niño”: Winter Forecast Wild Cards

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -Is the Midwest facing a winter of wild weather whiplash? On this edition of Weather Wise, host Nick Weig is joined by Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord to break down a massive September pattern shift and what an unprecedented “Super El Niño” means for the months ahead.

Carmelo’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Overall drier couple of days before heavy rain returns Tuesday

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - After a soggy Friday and Saturday, we’re catching a break — but it won’t last long. Sunday and Monday will be your best chance to dry out and get outside. Expect mostly dry conditions to close out the weekend and kick off the workweek, though some patchy drizzle can’t be ruled out.

A couple dry days ahead for Omaha before more soaking rain arrives next week

We are drying out this Saturday after morning rain, but a few showers and storms will redevelop this evening. Not everyone will see rain, but some of us will. These scattered showers will be around through the night before moving east by Sunday morning. By Sunday, things will be starting...

Pottawattamie County board hears update on Minden tornado recovery

(Minden) -- Progress and improvements continue in Minden following 2024's tornado outbreak in southwest Iowa. The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors heard an update on rebuilding and revitalization efforts in Minden during its regular meeting Tuesday morning. The rural town was among those struck by an EF-3 tornado in April 2024. McClure Engineering's Bethany Wilcoxon says in addition to several rebuilding and housing construction efforts, the city is also working to capitalize on grant funding to improve amenities within the city. One of those, she says, is a proposed community recreation hub.

Next Widespread Rainmaker Brings Multiple Inches of Rain to Fargo, Sioux Falls, Omaha and Minneapolis Through September 29 With Fieldwork Delays and Shrinking Harvest Windows

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — As we head toward the end of the month, forecast guidance is highlighting a broad corridor of heavier rainfall from the central Plains into the Dakotas and Minnesota, according to a Next Widespread Rainmaker forecast from BAMWeather, based on a future rainfall forecast covering 7-day totals through 9/29/26 at 9:00 a.m. Several rounds of rain could add up to multiple inches in some areas, and wetter areas could face fieldwork delays and shrinking harvest windows.

Heavy rain continues for the next few days, flooding possible

We've already had a taste of some light rain on Thursday, which will continue into this evening. Heading into the overnight hours, the rain will become heavier and there may be a few rumbles of thunder through Friday morning. Friday likely starts out very wet for Omaha, but the trends...

Rusty's 10 Day Forecast

Iowa farmers face harvest delays after 12 consecutive days of rain hit the Corn Belt

Twelve consecutive days of measured rainfall in Omaha, the most in over 5 years, have pushed into harvest season across the Corn Belt, leaving Iowa farmers waiting for fields to dry out before they can get equipment rolling. Kevin Ross, a 7th-generation farmer outside of Minden, Iowa, has seen his...

Bo's 3-Day Forecast

More scattered showers and storms on Friday and Saturday.

Bo's 6-Hour Forecast

Scattered to widespread showers are expected tonight through overnight.

Violent Tornado Near Carbon Iowa Leveled a Full Farmstead in Seconds During the Historic 2024 Greenfield Tornado Outbreak New Photo Surfaces

CARBON, IA — A dramatic new photograph has surfaced showing the destructive power of a violent tornado that struck near Carbon, Iowa, during the infamous 2024 Greenfield tornado outbreak, capturing the moment a farmstead was completely leveled within seconds. The image, taken during the height of the tornado’s passage, shows the massive funnel looming directly over the property as debris from the destroyed structures scatters across the surrounding landscape.

Some dry time before long stretch of rain

We can expect a little bit of clearing in our clouds, and we might even see some sunshine as we head into our Wednesday afternoon! That will help our temps to climb a little warmer compared to yesterday, expect the upper 60s. This afternoon probably brings your best chance for getting some outside time, as we're expecting more clouds to roll in later this evening, and rain as soon as Thursday morning...

Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: A long stretch of soggy weather is coming to Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The clouds have cleared Wednesday afternoon, and temperatures have reached the 70s for the first time in days. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will have several rounds of rain that could total a few inches. And there is one more soaker of a day next week. As...

Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: More soaking rain is likely in Omaha later this week

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drizzle and light rain showers continue to pop up around the Missouri River Valley through Wednesday morning. If you want to try and mow the yard, Wednesday is your best shot before more soaking rain arrives Thursday and Friday. Warmer weather is ahead this weekend. You...

Minden Officials Provide Update on Tornado Recovery

(Pottawattamie Co.) The Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors received an update on recovery efforts in Minden, more than two years after an EF-3 tornado devastated the community. Bethany Wilcoxon with McClure Engineering focused on two key projects in today’s report. The first was the Community Recreation Hub. Wilcoxon noted...

Happy first day of fall!

We're waking up to a little bit of fog - it seems like nature is truly setting the scene for the first day of fall! We can look forward to some light breezes from the east for most of the day as well. Tuesday will be another cool and cloudy...

A very fall-like week!

We'll head into the rest of our Monday afternoon with those on and off sprinkles and cloudy skies. Highs will only peak around the lower 60s - we typically see the upper 70s this time in September! This week could be the longest stretch of cooler temps we've seen since May!