Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. TEMPERURATES ARE DROPPING. As the region prepares for more severe weather, huge hail is also being issued as a precaution. Omaha Fire Department crews were battling a house fire in the area of 14th and Center Street on Friday afternoon. Email: nancy.gaarder@owh.com. 4:19 p.m. update: OPPD's updated power outage numbers: Douglas County: 2,069; Sarpy County: 603; Washington County: 6,367; Saunders County: 2,249; Cass County: 3,213; Dodge County: 242. 2:55 p.m. update: By midafternoon, storms already had hit the central part of Nebraska, with south-central Nebraska especially hard hit. Digital Media Manager. Some safety experts now say that vehicles can be somewhat protective, especially in weak tornadoes. The Severe Weather Outlook helps you prepare for significant weather, such as an upcoming storm, that could result in weather warnings or alerts being issued. The National Weather Service has established a tornado watch for Douglas County until 10 p.m. Saturday. "Should any tornadoes develop, it would not take a very strong rotation to push the wind on the right side of the tornado movement into the EF2 range considering any storm motion that would already be 80 mph," the NWS Des Moines says. WERE ARE STILL TRACKING THUNDERSTORMS. 4:31 p.m. update:Multiple power lines and trees were downed in Columbus, said Tim Hofbauer, Platte County's emergency management director. At 242 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Middletown, moving northeast at 45 mph. *The Sarpy County offices of the treasurer, county clerk, clerk of the district court and vehicle inspection closed at 2 p.m. Warning sirens were activated in western Omaha right before 3 p.m. and in central Omaha just after 3 p.m. Son Gncelleme : 26 ubat 2023 - 6:36. ", 12:29pm CST #SPC_MD 2027 , #iawx #mowx #mnwx #kswx #newx #sdwx, https://t.co/kclKZnbxoU pic.twitter.com/x3pCDkFUIi, Widespread severe wind gusts of 60-75 mph along with at least a few tornadoes are likely from midafternoon through early Wednesday night across the Mid-Missouri Valley to the Upper Mississippi Valley, according to the weather service's Storm Prediction Center. THAT IS PART OF MONTGOMERY AND PAGE COUNTY. That way, he said, people won't be scrambling if a tornado materializes anytime later in the afternoon. Live updates: Weather service to assess tornado damage. Freight railroads should reexamine the way they use and maintain the detectors along the tracks that are supposed to spot overheating bearings, federal . Omahas official total was .44 of an inch at Eppley. Brian Barjenbruch, science and operations officer for the weather service, said radar detected a debris cloud in the area, proof that a tornado was on the ground causing some level of destruction. Take shelter immediately during a tornado warning. Aurora, Nebraska, reported structural damage to some buildings, bleachers overturned and large trees downed, according to the National Weather Service. The two men tried to drive their Chevrolet Suburban out of harms way, but it was too dark to escape. An additional 1,116 were without power in and south of Plattsmouth. SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA, LITTLE BIT LONGER. Thursday collections will be picked up as scheduled on Thursday. The full scope of damage still was being assessed in Columbus and Platte Center, but at least two people were injured and drove themselves to a hospital after the winds blew the roof off their home. The northwest corner of Douglas County was among the areas under a warning. Wind gusts of more than 70 mph brought down trees and powerlines in the Kansas City metro area. BILL: TEMPERATURES TONIGHT, DROPPING. A tomato plant is broken after a Tuesday evening hailstorm damaged plants in parts of Omaha. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries. The severe thunderstorm warning for most of Douglas County is no longer in effect as the storm has pushed south into Cass and Sarpy Counties. OMAHA, Neb. Photo: Kylee Yakel. The weather service in Omaha issued a thunderstorm warning that includes Omaha and Council Bluffs until 4:45 p.m. . COLD ON FRIDAY, CALLED ON SATURDAY. . 2023 AccuWeather, Inc. "AccuWeather" and sun design are registered trademarks of AccuWeather, Inc. All Rights Reserved. At 212 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Brookville, moving northeast at 55 mph. About 750 of Omaha's more than 2,000 damaged houses were . More than a half-dozen each were reported in Nebraska and Iowa. A 20% chance of rain will continue into Sunday, with precipitation possible until 2 p.m., according to the weather service. About 160,000 people have lost power in stormy weather Wednesday, including about 103,000 in Colorado, according to poweroutage.us. RICHARDSON, PAWNEE COUNTY. Matt Thiele cleans insulation that blew into his yard from a neighbor's roof that was ripped off during a high wind warning storm that hit Beaver Lake. Business; Broadcom faces EU warning over $61 bln VMware deal; Reuters; Now Playing. ", Severe storms are likely today between 2 PM and 7 PM. Photographed on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. 68 F Mostly Cloudy. Source: National Weather Service, Pueblo, Colorado, Peak wind gusts on Dec. 15 in Wyoming. Follow her on Twitter @gaarder. Strong non-thunderstorm winds already are occurring. Storms in Omaha area prompt sounding of tornado sirens but cause no widespread damage. The area includes the Omaha-Council Bluffs and Lincoln areas. 3:20 p.m. update: As the line of storms moved across Nebraska, it left a trail of damage in its wake. At 312 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near New Carlisle, moving northeast at 45 mph. At 1111 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over La Crosse, or 11 miles northeast of Wheatfield, moving northeast at 25 mph. Several more local organizations have announced early closings or cancellations for Wednesday due to the forecast for high winds and the potential for storms. Here's Why The Tornadoes In Iowa Monday Were So Weird To See. The high schools already had an early dismissal planned because of their finals schedule. UPDATE: Home blown off trailer along South Dakota's Highway 44 in Pennington County has been clear. If you are unlucky enough to be caught in a tornado, try to be Caleb Wohlers lucky. Cortney Weatherby, of Beaver Lake, throws a tree branch in the back of a pickup while cleaning up the damage on the morning after a high wind warning storm hit Beaver Lake. Photos and videos: Severe storms make their way across Nebraska and Iowa, Douglas County Emergency Management Agency, How to personalize, use KETV app to stay safe during severe weather. A BREEZY COLD START. A col, Dry today, but temperatures way below normal and windy. SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) - Four tornadoes touched down throughout Siouxland Wednesday night. (2002) Tuesday Forecast: Cooler with the slight chance for some sprinkles warning Cloudy. Research is spotty, OPS, teachers union agree on new contract with $7,200 boost in base pay, City of Omaha set to begin 156th Street expansion project, Cheetah briefly escapes enclosure at Omaha zoo, Plans for Omaha Public Library continue with partnership from philanthropic group, Deadly train collision in Greece kills dozens, Michigan utilities face power-outage challenges, Ship that came to tragic end found in Lake Huron, Asteroid samples suggest origin of life on Earth may have come via impact. All the pink is dust. There is also the chance for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes later Wednesday and Wednesday night. Russell, Kansas has reported a peak gust of 100 mph, while Fort Riley had a gust of 94 mph. UNO's Eduardo Rosario tags out Nebraska's Max Anderson at home at Tal Anderson Field in Omaha on Wednesday. CRETE, Ill. (CBS) -- A funnel cloud and a possible tornado was confirmed over suburban Crete Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near Royal Center in Cass County. Juana Castillo sweeps her sidewalk of hail and leaves that were stripped from trees following a Tuesday evening hailstorm outside her home near 44th Avenue and F Street in Omaha. Hail piled up in yards after a Tuesday evening storm swept through parts of Omaha. 3:40 p.m. update: The tornado warning for Lancaster County has been canceled. At 1238 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles east of Winamac, moving northeast at 25 mph. The storm system is creating tough travel weather and low visibilities along I-80 in Nebraska. 94 mph gust at Ft. Riley, KS. The Sarpy County STOP Class scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. For the first time since at least 1986, areas in southern Minnesota were placed under a tornado warning. Dodge City has reported a wind gust of 84 mph, 2:30 CT radar image from the FOX Weather app. Thunderstorms, which may generate tornadoes, will bring some of the greatest risks to personal safety, said Brian Barjenbruch, another Valley-based meteorologist. Tornado Watch has passed out of the . The Douglas County Health Department's STD clinic also is closed. You have permission to edit this article. Two people remove a large branch that fell on a house near Poplar and Third Streets in Yutan, Nebraska after a storm on Wednesday. Travel will be difficult with blowing dust reducing visibilities to near zero. The tornado enveloped them, rocking the SUV back and forth before continuing to the northeast. EAERST SUNDAY, CHI,LI CLOUDY, CHANCE OF SHOWERS. 90+ mph wind near Lincoln pic.twitter.com/62NG4CYdxj. Power poles are bent and a trampoline is stuck in the lines Thursday in Beaver Lake. We have updated our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. At 351 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Hillsboro, moving northeast at 50 mph. A line of severe storms are currently moving through Nebraska and Kansas as this hour. The "Extremely Critical Risk" fire weather category has never been issued in December before. LIVE RADAR, STORMS DONE IN THE METRO. HERES OUR CAMERA.RM. *All nonessential services at Offutt Air Force Base closed at 3:30 p.m. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Submit a Public Notice for Omaha World-Herald, Live updates: Nebraska high school girls basketball state tournament, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Dirk Chatelain: Driven by the story, mine at The World-Herald has come to an end (for now at least), Time to move? If you want to see ALL severe weather warnings, go to the severe weather map page. Tornado watches are red. The Harrison County report was one of four reports of tornadoes in northwest and north-central Iowa. At 404 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Grove City, moving northeast at 40 mph. People should take shelter in a sturdy building and away from windows. While wind advisories and Severe Weather Warnings are still in place, the shift has become taking care of damages throughout the tri-state area. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms will produce destructive wind gusts and a few nighttime tornadoes, some of which may be strong, in parts of the upper Midwest on Wednesday evening. Show Transcript. Storms approach Blair, Nebraska, looking north on County Road 25, just north of State Highway 91 on Tuesday. It is raining mud with showers amid a dust storm near Damar, Kansas, a spotter reports to the National Weather Service office in Goodland, Kansas. "Embedded gusts of 75-100 mph and a strong tornado or two are also possible," forecasters said, "particularly from extreme eastern Nebraska across western to northern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota.". There will be a secondary push of winds even after the storms.". No widespread damage has been reported. OMAHA, Neb. Photo taken during NWS storm survey Hail that is 3 inches in size is often described as "apple-sized," according to a tweet from the weather service. At 725 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles east of Cameron, or 11 miles southwest of Waynesburg, moving east at 60 mph. An estimated 103 people were killed and 350 injured in the Omaha area when the tornado struck with no warning on a warm Easter Sunday. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued due to 70mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Winds were measured at 93 mph in Lincoln. bob.glissmann@owh.com, 402-444-1109, twitter.com/BobGlissmann. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. I THOUGHT MAYBE, Severe weather moved through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa Tuesday night, prompting tornado warnings in some areas. Tuesday's storms in Iowa came as the line of storms brought 47 inches of snow to parts of Montana, and 23 people were injured in a tornado in central Texas caused by the same system. Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris. If you choose to remain in your car, you should take several steps: Roll up the windows, buckle your seat belt, put your head down and leave the motor running so the airbags will deploy. Please subscribe to keep reading. pic.twitter.com/UBD8bASRHf. Then the clouds parted, skies turned sunny and warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico poured into the central U.S. The wind gusts are of the strength typically found in a category one hurricane. The northwest corner of Douglas County was among the areas under a warning. Here's how long it had been since that happened. . It was the second time Wohlers has found himself in the path of a tornado. A tornado warning is in effect for central Buffalo County, Nebraska until 2 p.m. Central, A tornado warning is in effect for central Clay County, Nebraska, until 2 p.m. Central. If you want to see ALL severe weather warnings, go to the severe weather map page. In the Omaha metro area, hail was generally 1 inch to a little larger in diameter. The National Weather Service's Omaha office noted the area is experiencing poor air quality for sensitive groups. Someone cleans up debris in Neola, Iowa on Thursday morning after a storm on Wednesday blew through the area. The Storm Prediction Center warns that wind could gust upwards of 70 mph. The watch will be in effect until 8 p.m. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD until 8 PM CST pic.twitter.com/Z85G2tJbWA. Austin Cirian sorts through damaged plants Wednesday morning at Cirian's Farmers Market after a Tuesday night hailstorm. Really cold tonight as well and snow showers will start to creep back in. Strong winds that followed a storm blew the tree over at about 7:30 Wednesday night. *Trash and recycling collections in Omaha will be suspended at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Plants inthe Morton Meadows Community Gardenshow damage Wednesday after a Tuesday evening hailstorm ripped through parts of Omaha. *Metro canceled bus, ORBT and MOBY service by 2 p.m. MOBY paratransit service stopped operating around 1 p.m. Service will resume on schedule Thursday morning if conditions allow. This isby far the farthest norththe Storm Prediction Center has ever posted a Moderate Risk in December, The top wind gust in Kansas so far is 84 mph in Pierceville. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The alerts are in effect until midnight. Dark, ominous skies move into Des Moines, Iowa ahead of severe thunderstorms. Multiday severe weather threat to unfold across more than a dozen states. But there are quite a few step, The Omaha Public Schools board approved a new contract with the teachers union on Wednesday. There are no more active severe weather warnings in central Iowa. The chart below shows the annual distribution of tornado fatalities in Nebraska 1950-2006. Severe thunderstorms are pushing into the Kansas City metro with potentially damaging winds. TOMORROW, ALTHOUGH IT THE DE SOUTH. Research is spotty, OPS, teachers union agree on new contract with $7,200 boost in base pay, Nebraska dodges worst of storms sweeping across the plains with hurricane-force winds, Deadly train collision in Greece kills dozens, Michigan utilities face power-outage challenges, Ship that came to tragic end found in Lake Huron, Asteroid samples suggest origin of life on Earth may have come via impact. Jake Anderson. Jan 19, 2023, 10:06 am EST. Several states saw wind gusts reach over 100 mph during Wednesday's storm system. 50mph gusts are working into the area now with widespread 60-70 mph expected later this afternoon and evening. 7 p.m. update: A large fire in Kansas is causing the haze and smoke in the Omaha metro area, according to local fire officials. The National Weather Service has cautioned that just because the tornado threat and severe storm line has moved east, people in Nebraska should not relax. A wind gust hit 82 mph in Sioux City, Iowa while the wind hit 74 mph in Omaha. Severe thunderstorms move through Nebraska, Iowa on Tuesday evening, GREAT WRITING ON SEVERAL LEVELS. "The threat of tornadoes has climbed," he said, "and the threat for damaging wind gusts is higher than originally thought, too. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). complete severe weather outlook including tornado, wind, and hail threats. Planners are recommending construction of a new I-80 interchange to accommodate growth in western Sarpy County. Follow him on Twitter @BobGlissmann. A string of tornado warnings were also issued in Nebraska on Wednesday afternoon. *Henry Doorly Zoo ended ticket sales at 1 p.m., and grounds and buildings closed at 2 p.m. *Clarkson College's campus in Omaha closed at 2 p.m. *The Papillion La Vista Community Schools middle schools dismissed at 1:45 p.m. and elementary schools at 2 p.m. Husker running back Markese Stepp watches as a storm passes through Lincoln on Wednesday. Potentially 'historic' high wind event has more than 86 million people on alert. Jemez Springs (5:00 a.m. PST): Couple people hospitalized with injuries after trees fall around Jemez Springs and Valles Caldera National Preserve. Review and discuss your emergency plans and check supplies and your safe room. Scattered power outages resulted. The four-alarm was the first in Omaha since the Butternut Coffee building fire in 2004. A new tornado warning was issued Saturday for Lake . The 2011 Super Outbreak, which hit from April 25-28, smashed the record for total tornadoes ever recorded in a single April; it also brought three EF5 tornadoes, a single one of which hadn't hit . This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH! The weather service placed the metro area under a severe thunderstorm warning lasting until about 4:15 p.m. Teachers are pumped. There have only been five December tornadoes in Iowa since 1950. Download the FOX Weather app right now to track the storms in 3D: CLICK HERE. 19h. Platte Center is about 12 miles northwest of Columbus. Check out the full siren map for Douglas County here. 4:44 p.m. update: OPPD's updated power outage numbers: Douglas County, 3,012; Sarpy County, 2,856; Washington County, 6,611; Saunders County: 2,277; Cass County, 4,278; Dodge County, 243. "But it's over Nebraska instead of the Atlantic Ocean. South Dakota, Iowa, Texas, and Mississippi were also struck by several tornadoes. Read more about the air quality index: CLICK HERE. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. today's tornado threat. current severe weather watches. Insulation from a neighbors ripped-off roof is stuck in a tree in Matt Thieles yard Thursday after a storm hit Beaver Lake, Nebraska. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for has been issued for parts of Missouri and Kansas until 7 p.m. CDT. The storms were moving about 65 mph, so warnings were being issued and canceled swiftly. ""Residents should pay close attention to local media, cell phone alerts and weather radio for severe weather updates," the post said.Check out the full siren map for Douglas County hereClick here for the latest forecast, Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. Wind speeds are expected to steadily drop overnight and should be light during the day Thursday. Two people prepare to remove a large branch that fell on a house near Poplar and Third Streets in Yutan, Nebraska after a storm on Wednesday. A hole can be seen in a Zimmerman Sales & Service building in Neola, Iowa after on Thursday after a storm on Wednesday blew through the area. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Submit a Public Notice for Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Dirk Chatelain: Driven by the story, mine at The World-Herald has come to an end (for now at least), Time to move? Travel is extremely dangerous over the far eastern Plains as the dust storm advances. So far, there have been no reports that a tornado formed over the state. _____ Adams County Emergency Management reports a few tornadoes in Ayr, south of Hastings around 2:07 pm. Airport operations are set to resume shortly. Omahas peak wind gust, at Eppley Airfield, was 58 mph. Quick access to active weather alerts throughout Omaha, NE from The Weather Channel and Weather.com Omaha, Lincoln and Norfolk all set records; Omaha and Lincoln at 91 degrees broke their previous record of 86 degrees, and Norfolk reached 89 degrees, breaking its record of 85 degrees. The line of storms was traveling in a northeasterly direction at 65 mph to 70 mph, the weather service said. Severe thunderstorm watches are blue. where there is a Tornado Warning for the city. A line of thunderstorms prompted several tornado warnings on Tuesday in eastern Nebraska. Find out how, The active weather continues with a warm front lifting over us this afternoon and a cold front sweeping through tomorrow afternoon. The warning, which is . All the black are high clouds.". you to be prepared for damaging winds and a threat of tornadoes after 3pm," National Weather Service meteorologists in Omaha are warning eastern . 1 views things that weigh 230 kg is joey sindelar married brandywine country club membership cost donna crothers net worth owners suite sofi stadium northwestern neurology doctors things that weigh 230 kg is joey sindelar married brandywine country club membership cost Some 36 million people were under high wind warnings as of midday Wednesday. As it got closer," he said, "we realized it was not a gust front, it was a tornado.. At 132 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lawrence, or 16 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving northeast at 40 mph. People should be in a safe place before storms arrive Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service said, warning that the storms' speed won't allow for people to take their time getting to shelter. However, for all the storms' fury, Nebraska appe. Video from the National Weather Service in Goodland, Kansas, shows blowing dust associated with powerful winds across the region. Teachers are pumped. 26 Feb Feb OMAHA, Neb. Wohlers said he and Harrington had been searching the skies north toward Logan, Iowa, and Interstate 29, in an effort to find a funnel that another spotter had called in. Skip Navigation . the National Weather Service said. At this time there is . Matthew Brown cleans hail and tree debris off of his vehicle Tuesday after a storm blew through. Totals generally were less than a half an inch. The Union For Contemporary Art announced that they are going to turn the F.J. Carey Block building into the Shirley Tyree Theater. Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox!
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