First Warn 5 Weather Team

Heads up folks! A few strong to severe storms are possible this evening with gusty winds being the primary threats. There is already a 15% risk for strong to severe storms for Saturday for part of the viewing area.

Take in the cooler temperatures today because the heat is back with a vengeance tomorrow. Temperatures will increase to the low to mid 90s for the middle of the week. Heat index values will easily be in the triple digits.

You may want to get the umbrella out and ready for Monday morning. A complex of showers and storms will push into the area early Monday morning. Right now models have the heaviest rain stay north and east of the metro.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning now packing a punch with winds upwards of 70mph and nickel size hail. The direction is now east at 55mph. Please get in doors and stay away from windows if you are in the path of this storm.

The line of severe storms is packing a punch with gusty winds, hail and heavy rainfall. This line is moving southeast at 50mph. The main cluster looks to miss the metro but storms are back building south and could impact the metro in the next hour or 2.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch now in effect for parts of the area until 2pm. These storms could pack a punch with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Please have the phone handy if you are going to be outside.

Heads up! A line of showers and storms could impact the area bringing gusty winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Right now, there is Severe Thunderstorm Watch is Nebraska which could be extended to include the area.

Good Saturday morning everyone! Please stay cool outside, relief is on the way!

An excessive heat warning is posted for the metro through Friday 9pm because the heat index values up to 109 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect for the rest of the area until Friday 9pm. Please do not stay out in the heat long. The next few days will be extremely dangerous.

Temperatures during the day will soar into the mid to upper 90s with heat index values around 105. The overnight hours will not bring any relief either. Overnight lows will be over average by 10 degrees, making for a scorching day and a steamy evening.

The first heat advisories of many will be in effect at 1pm through 9pm this afternoon for the far weather counties. There is a slight chance for showers and storms tomorrow afternoon, if these pan out then temperatures will take a hit and won't be as hot.

HEADS UP! A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for most of the area until noon today. A complex of storms will move south and east through the morning and early lunch hours. The main threats are damaging winds of 70 mph and large hail up to tennis ball size.

If you are heading out to the pool make sure to pack the sunscreen! The UV index is on the higher side today at 10.6. Also there is a very slim chance for a shower this afternoon. There is also a chance for showers and storms Monday morning.

The heat is cranking up next week as temperatures will soar into the mid 90s, with heat index values in the triple digits. Make sure to limit time outdoors next week and drink plenty of water as temperatures will be well above average.

Strong to severe storms possible today mainly for areas west of I-35. Any storm that fires have could pack a punch with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rainfall. Storms will fire up later this afternoon into the evening hours.

Good afternoon! We have a marginal risk for strong to severe storms overnight. The threat for severe weather won't fire up until after 10pm and will continue to spread east. The main threats will be gusty winds and hail.