OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A warm and windy day ahead of an approaching storm system will give us just what we need to see a few strong to severe storms later this afternoon. That is why Friday is still a FIRST ALERT 6 WEATHER DAY.

First Alert Day(First Alert 6)

South wind gusts will be in the 30-40 mph range at times this morning into the afternoon as the temperatures surge into the 70s.

Wind Gusts Today(First Alert 6)

Friday Forecast(First Alert 6)

That will be the energy we need for a brief round of storms along a line that races through from south to north. Those storms are possible as early 2pm but are most likely in the 4pm-6pm for the metro area.

4pm Storm Line(First Alert 6)

First Alert Day Use this One(First Alert 6)

Severe Threats(First Alert 6)

Wind gusts of 75mph+ are the main concern along with fast moving line of storms that will fan out across the area. I can’t stress enough just how quick this line will be moving. This will also likely give most of us a very brief round of severe potential followed by much quieter and calmer weather.

Precip Timeline(First Alert 6)

More showers are possible later on tonight as well but those won’t be much to worry about. Gusty northwest winds hitting 50 mph are likely overnight into early Saturday morning helping to drag in colder air too. A little bit of wet snow is possible within the showers early Saturday but very little impact is expected. Sunday will easily be the best day of the weekend.

3 Day Forecast(First Alert 6)

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