Omaha will be climbing out of a deep freeze and heading toward possible record-setting temperatures this week just in time for the arrival of Spring.
Shenandoah, IA
Right Now
83°
Sunny
- Humidity: 19%
- Feels Like: 83°
- Heat Index: 83°
- Wind: 2 mph
- Wind Chill: 83°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 07:24:22 AM
- Sunset: 07:33:30 PM
- Dew Point: 37°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A clear sky. Low 46F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
A clear sky. Low 46F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
A mainly sunny sky. Record high temperatures expected. High 96F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Weather Alert
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NEBRASKA INTO SOUTHWEST IOWA... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 4 AM CDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Monona, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM Saturday to 4 AM CDT Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur. A combination of dry fuels, strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
Day
Precip
Temp
Fri
4%
46°
87°
Fri
Friday
87°/46°
Clear. Lows overnight in the mid 40s.
Chance of Rain: 4%
Sunrise: 07:24:22 AM
Sunset: 07:33:30 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: SE @ 3 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Friday Night
A clear sky. Low 46F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
4%
49°
96°
Sat
Saturday
96°/49°
Sunshine. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of Rain: 4%
Sunrise: 07:22:43 AM
Sunset: 07:34:34 PM
Humidity: 38%
Wind: SSW @ 14 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Saturday Night
Mainly clear early, then a few clouds later on. Low 49F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sun
4%
29°
58°
Sun
Sunday
58°/29°
Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of Rain: 4%
Sunrise: 07:21:04 AM
Sunset: 07:35:38 PM
Humidity: 55%
Wind: N @ 23 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Sunday Night
Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low 29F. NNE winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph.
Mon
5%
35°
57°
Mon
Monday
57°/35°
More clouds than sun. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the mid 30s.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 07:19:24 AM
Sunset: 07:36:43 PM
Humidity: 53%
Wind: ESE @ 10 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low around 35F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tue
3%
46°
67°
Tue
Tuesday
67°/46°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 40s.
Chance of Rain: 3%
Sunrise: 07:17:45 AM
Sunset: 07:37:47 PM
Humidity: 52%
Wind: SSE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Tuesday Night
Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 46F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wed
19%
49°
80°
Wed
Wednesday
80°/49°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 40s.
Chance of Rain: 19%
Sunrise: 07:16:06 AM
Sunset: 07:38:50 PM
Humidity: 49%
Wind: SSE @ 10 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Low 49F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thu
8%
33°
70°
Thu
Thursday
70°/33°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 30s.
Chance of Rain: 8%
Sunrise: 07:14:28 AM
Sunset: 07:39:54 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: NNE @ 17 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low 33F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
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