Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Freezing start to a mild Wednesday. Gusty winds likely the rest of the week.
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Temperatures are below freezing across most of the area to start Wednesday making this the coldest morning since early April. This will be the last morning we’re this cold for another 10 days to two weeks.
We’ll rebound quickly after the sun rises and the wind picks up later this morning. Highs in the mid 60s are likely across the entire area. South wind gusts up near 30 mph will be pesky and will increase the fire danger, especially on the Nebraska side.
Stronger wind is likely Thursday and Friday with gusts in the 35-45 mph range. That will help send the highs well into the 70s each day.
With dry conditions, low humidity and strong wind the fire danger will be very high Thursday and Friday as well. Numerous burn bans are in place and any opening burning is a horrible idea. Fires could easily get out of control either day.
Rain chances are minimal in the short term with a small chance Saturday morning and another round possible Monday afternoon. Neither one looks all that impressive though meaning we’ll continue to dry out.
Mild fall weather will continue through the weekend. Highs in the upper 70s are likely all weekend. Those are about 15 degrees above average.
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