First Alert weather on The Breakfast Show 10/11

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:

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.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe storms

(Des Moines) On Thursday, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe storms that occurred on September 29, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms and activates the...

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.

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.

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.

Woman describes being rescued from home

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

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...

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.

Pottawattamie County residents asked to report storm damage

(Council Bluffs) -- As the recovery from last week's flooding in KMAland continues, Pottawattamie County officials are still documenting damage. Pottawattamie County Emergency Management is reminding residents who experienced property damage from heavy rainfall and flooding September 30-October 1 to submit damage reports through the county's website. Deputy County Emergency Management Director Gabe Barney tells KMA News the excessive precipitation caused a variety of problems in the county.

Omaha concentrates flood relief efforts on hard-hit Karen Neighborhood

Omaha officials are coordinating flood relief for the Karen Neighborhood, including police presence, permit waivers, and temporary housing resources.

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.

Omaha flood victims urged to act fast to prevent mold

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Homeowners dealing with flood damage are being urged to act quickly, as experts say mold can take over within 48 hours. The city, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and a local restoration company set up at Karen Western Elementary school to hand out free supplies to homeowners dealing with flood damage.