Rusty’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Record warmth in play through Monday now

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Temperatures are climbing into the low 90s today—territory we rarely see this late in the season—and some more records are on the line. Today brings sunny skies with highs reaching 91 degrees, which ties the record set back in 1928. Winds will be noticeable at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Conditions will be similar in Lincoln for the game heading into the afternoon.

Record breaking temps possible this weekend

Your Friday afternoon will be another warm one! With the possibility of some temps threatening records set in 2020! In terms of Friday night football games, you can expect it to feel more like an August game, with some southerly breezes keeping temps around the lower 80s, upper 70s!. Records:

Flood-control systems protect Lincoln from record rainfall, NRD seeks bond authority to build more

Last Wednesday, Lincoln was cleaning up after record rainfall. It was not catastrophic, thanks to flood mitigation systems across the city.

Chalco Hills continues flood recovery effort as conditions improve

Visitors are returning to Chalco Hills Recreation Area as conditions continue to improve following last week's heavy rains and flooding.

Rusty’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Incredible warmth through this October weekend

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - As warm as we have been much of this week, we will be looking at a record setting afternoon with highs near 90. The record high of 88 today set back in 2020 is likely to be broken as the dew points stay low and the SSW wind gust picks up near 20-25 mph.

Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Temperatures keep warming up later this week

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Your air conditioning will be on through the start of this forecast, but your furnace might kick on by the end of next week. We get to see all the ups and downs of fall in this forecast, plus a few manageable rain chances. Omaha is...

Mild winter and recent flooding are sending gnats, ants, spiders, and wasps into homes across the area

Bugs are surging in and around area homes, and weather is largely to blame. Gnats, ants, spiders, and even wasps have come out in droves, and the uptick has created a busy stretch for Brett Macklin at Ryan Lawn and Tree. Macklin said the increase in bugs is a combination...

Aksarben neighbor fears foundation collapse a week after floods damaged basement, swept car away

OMAHA, NE. — An Aksarben man is cleaning up flood damage while fearing the worst could still be ahead. Ron Dubas, who lives near 69th and Mason, says the water at his home reached nearly 5 feet during the Sept. 30 floods, sweeping away his car and destroying his basement.

More days with above average temps

The quiet and sunny weather looks to continue for the next few days around Omaha. We're also looking at warmer than average temps for the next 10 days. Any potential for frost will have to wait until sometime late next week at the earliest. (Omaha's average first frost is October 6). Our nightly temps will be closer to the 50s, even the lower 60s through next Tuesday.

Federal Flood Assistance for Lincoln Residents Remains Uncertain

Lincoln residents recovering from flooding are still waiting to learn whether federal assistance will be available. Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management Director Jim Davidsaver told KLIN News on Monday that damage assessments are continuing, with his office currently focused on public property and critical infrastructure. “Our primary focus at this point is public property and critical infrastructure, primarily the roads, streets, and bridges,” Davidsaver said.

Bellevue honey store loses nearly all its beehives to flash flooding

Beauty and the Bees honey store in Bellevue lost nearly all 35 beehives to flooding. A GoFundMe is supporting the recovery.

Sunshine Leads Omaha Into Warm, Windy Weekend

Sunshine is expected Wednesday, with a high near 79 degrees. Thursday's high is forecast in the low-to-mid 70s. Friday is expected to be warm, with highs in the 80s. Saturday is expected to stay warm, with a high near 83 degrees and stronger south winds. Gusts around Omaha could reach 29 mph; stronger winds elsewhere in the region could raise fire-weather concerns in drier parts of Nebraska.

Historic Rainfall Brings Water Rescues in Big Nebraska Cities in a Record-Breaking 100 year Event

Lincoln, NE- Nebraska communities are recovering after a night of historic rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across eastern Nebraska, including Omaha and Lincoln on Wednesday, September 30th, bringing record-breaking numbers to end the rainy month. Lincoln recorded 6.15 inches of rain Wednesday, breaking the city’s previous single-day record of 5.45...

Woman describes being rescued from home

Massive floods five days ago destroyed homes and cars, and residents are working to recover.

More days in the 80s this week, and windy this weekend

The quiet and sunny weather looks to continue for the next few days around Omaha. We're also looking at warmer than average temps for the next 10 days. Any potential for frost will have to wait until sometime late next week at the earliest. (Omaha's average first frost is October 6). Our nightly temps will be closer to the 50s, even the lower 60s through next Tuesday.

Feeling a little summery today!

The quiet and sunny weather looks to continue for the next few days around Omaha. We're also looking at warmer than average temps for the next 10 days. Any potential for frost will have to wait until sometime late next week at the earliest. (Omaha's average first frost is October 6). Our nightly temps will be closer to the 50s, even the lower 60s through next Wednesday.

Rusty's 10 Day Forecast

Warmer than average pattern keeps the frost away from Omaha this week

The quiet and sunny weather looks to continue for the next few days around Omaha. We're also looking at warmer than average temps for the next 10 days. Any potential for frost will have to wait until sometime late next week at the earliest. (Omaha's average first frost is October 6). Our nightly temps will be closer to the 50s/60s through next Wednesday.

Flood rescues mount as downpours shatter all-time rainfall record in Nebraska town

Moisture from Pacific hurricanes Polo and Odalys has combined with a storm moving out of the West to fuel the flooding deluge. Flooding has forced water rescues, closed highways and overwhelmed wastewater infrastructure across the Plains, with additional downpours looming for parts of Texas and the South Central states into the weekend.