Severe thunderstorms, hail and a sharp drop in temperatures are expected in the Omaha area as the first major storm system of the spring season moves in.

At 7:29 p.m. EST on Friday, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:30 p.m. EST for Shiawassee County.

Fremont businesses like Mel's Diner finished hail damage repairs. Here's what they learned and what to do if your car or property takes a hit.

A bit of hail from storms south of Omaha

The Latest: After record rainfall, North Texas could see more severe storms Thursday. When could rain return? Wednesday is the first day of a series of rainstorms, and it brought a series of severe weather threats,

North Texas is bracing for multiple rounds of severe weather through the weekend, with threats of damaging winds, large hail and a low tornado risk as a stalled front moves into the region.

It's looking like the sun will continue its temporary retreat over the next few days. Forecasters say that rain chances in Austin and San Antonio are expected to get as high as 75 percent and 80 percent, respectively. Temperatures will also take a slight dip, making it one of those cozy, stay-at-home weekends.