Severe thunderstorms carrying threats of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are forecast for parts of Nebraska and Iowa through Monday. Weather models indicate conditions will be conducive for storm development over the next two days.
Sunday's threat is focused primarily on central and western Nebraska. Isolated to scattered severe storms possible Sunday, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours. While storm development is not guaranteed, meteorologists note the necessary ingredients for severe weather are present.
The risk shifts eastward into Monday, covering eastern Nebraska and Iowa. Forecasters suggest the potential exists for isolated to scattered to even numerous severe thunderstorm development during this period.
Areas including central northern Iowa, far western Wisconsin, and Minnesota may see the highest risk for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail on Monday.
For eastern Nebraska, including Omaha, forecasters indicate the environment will be conducive for thunderstorms, especially after the noon hour on Monday. Warm, humid air and instability will be present.
The possibility exists that storms, if they develop, could strengthen quickly due to the atmospheric setup. The threat is expected to diminish late Monday as a cold front moves through.
Residents in the affected areas should monitor weather conditions closely for updates. Keeping informed through local news and weather services is advised.
Additional details on the forecast are available as the situation develops.