Residents are asked to retrieve their carts from the curb and secure them. Potentially 'historic' high wind event has more than 86 million people on alert. The weather service in Omaha issued a thunderstorm warning that includes Omaha and Council Bluffs until 4:45 p.m. . bob.glissmann@owh.com, 402-444-1109, twitter.com/BobGlissmann. STORMS CONTINUE TO EDGE EASTWARD. #newx #iawx pic.twitter.com/ND06MyCeiu, The high winds, which picked up around noon, were expected to stick around until about 9 p.m., Nicolaisen said. THE STORM IS ENDING BUT NOT DONE FOR EVERYBODY YET. . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. As of 8:55am, Omaha has tied its record high for the day at 61. Winds reached 93 mph in Lincoln, Nebraska as severe thunderstorms swept through. The tornado's damage was surveyed by . Hail piled up in yards after a Tuesday evening storm swept through parts of Omaha. Thunderstorms, which may generate tornadoes, will bring some of the greatest risks to personal safety, said Brian Barjenbruch, another Valley-based meteorologist. You can track as many locations as you like and be notified with a voice alert (if your browser supports it) when any of your locations is affected by severe weather. At one point during the night, tornado sirens went off even though there were no tornado warnings. Hostas took the brunt of the damage. The primary threats from the southern end of the storms are damaging winds. All the green are regular clouds. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. While wind advisories and Severe Weather Warnings are still in place, the shift has become taking care of damages throughout the tri-state area. A trooper's dashcam caught one of the accidents on camera. Insulation from a neighbors ripped-off roof is stuck in a tree in Matt Thieles yard Thursday after a storm hit Beaver Lake, Nebraska. Husker running back Markese Stepp watches as a storm passes through Lincoln on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, an emergency manager in central Nebraska near the Kansas border had reported a tornado on the ground. Tornado warning for west Omaha! 5:14 p.m. update: OPPD's power outage map now lists these outages: Douglas County, 4,498; Sarpy County, 3,466; Washington County, 6,695; Saunders County, 2,327; Cass County, 5,017; Dodge County, 245; Richardson County, 1,004. Several trees down in the area blocking roads and on top of roads. Please consider alternative routes. Severe thunderstorms pushing south of Omaha metro, tornado watch continues for eastern Nebraska. Jake Anderson. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At 1152 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Boswell, or 13 miles southwest of Fowler, moving northeast at 45 mph. Jeff Dion captured timelapse video of the event. 90+ mph wind near Lincoln pic.twitter.com/62NG4CYdxj. Please subscribe to keep reading. We could see 80 mph wind gusts in our area. *The COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Element Learning Center on Florence Boulevard has been canceled for Wednesday afternoon. Here's one possible timeline. Residents there have Plainfield addresses but receive services from Joliet, which explains why the National Weather Service said the tornado technically touched down in . This includes the exchange, commissary and all 55th Wing facilities. Juana Castillo holds hailstones of up to 1.5 inches in diameter outside her home at 44th Avenue and F Street in Omaha on Tuesday evening. More:Tornadoes, hail possible during stormy Tuesday night in Iowa. The Berlin tornado began 4 miles south of Douglas in . A severe thunderstorm that moved through Omaha Tuesday evening dropped hail in parts of town. BILL: TEMPERATURES TONIGHT, DROPPING. Travel is extremely dangerous over the far eastern Plains as the dust storm advances. Due to the forecast winds, the Sioux City Community School District announced it will dismiss students two hours early. 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. The northwest corner of Douglas County was among the areas under a warning. The temperature hit 71 degrees at the airport, breaking the previous record of 69 degrees set in 2017. Storm team member Rusty Dawkins tweeted an update about the storm's progress. At 312 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near New Carlisle, moving northeast at 45 mph. Both times, he said, he has escaped harm. The Douglas County Health Department's STD clinic also is closed. Find out how, The active weather continues with a warm front lifting over us this afternoon and a cold front sweeping through tomorrow afternoon. Portions of Lubbock, Texas, were struck by a powerful multiple-vortex tornado after nightfall on May 11, 1970, resulting in 26 fatalities and at least $135 million in damage. The same killer storm system that fed the tornadoes in Omaha and Yutan spawned a twister that hit Berlin -- now Otoe -- on March 23, 1913. The National Weather Service says that this storm has shown rotation. "Residents should pay close attention to local media, cell phone alerts and weather radio for severe weather updates," the post said. A tornado warning is in effect for central Adams County in Nebraska until 2 p.m. Denver Fire Department reports tree damage in Englewood, Colorado, including a tree that fell into a home. The warning, which is . Freight railroads should reexamine the way they use and maintain the detectors along the tracks that are supposed to spot overheating bearings, federal . Photo: Kylee Yakel. KIND OF WINDY AND BELOW FREEZING. Full details here, Here is today's weather outlook for Feb. 23, 2023 in Omaha, NE. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Ominous clouds that spawned a tornado warning near Mead, Nebraska on Wednesday. Get the forecast. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. 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. 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. 107 gust in Lamar, CO; 100 mph gust at Air Force Academy, CO and Russell, KS. It could contain heavy rain . The National Weather Service Office in the Quad Cities launched a weather balloon to help determine the state of the atmosphere and if the severe weather will hold together and make it into eastern Iowa. 19h. Pierceville, Kansas has reported a gust of 84 mph so far today. A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been detected by the National Weather Service Doppler radar or a reliable . Austin Cirian sorts through damaged plants Wednesday morning at Cirian's Farmers Market after a Tuesday night hailstorm. The Harrison County report was one of four reports of tornadoes in northwest and north-central Iowa. *The Sarpy County offices of the treasurer, county clerk, clerk of the district court and vehicle inspection closed at 2 p.m. 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. 2:59 p.m. update: The National Weather Service has issued a warning that damaging storms could reach the Omaha metro area anytime. Please have a way to receive watches and . The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Douglas County until 6:30 p.m. The high schools already had an early dismissal planned because of their finals schedule. Storms in the Omaha metro area prompt warnings 6:30 p.m. update The severe thunderstorm warning for most of Douglas County is no longer in effect as the storm has pushed south into Cass and Sarpy . 3:44 p.m. update: Douglas County officials advise seeking shelter inside a sturdy building, noting that the winds can be deadly for anyone outside. Tornado HQ youtube channel - Are you interested in a youtube livestream that would replay a historical tornado outbreak as it happened? Business; Broadcom faces EU warning over $61 bln VMware deal; Reuters; Now Playing. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. At 328 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Jamestown, moving northeast at 50 mph. Storms in the Omaha metro area prompt warnings. Tuesday started off damp and cloudy, with forecasters warning the weather would turn nasty by nightfall. 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. "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. No widespread damage has been reported. Tornado sirens sounded nine times across the area Tuesday night, including in Omaha. Hail that is 3 inches in size is often described as "apple-sized," according to a tweet from the weather service. UPPER-LEVEL STORM SYSTEM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN NORTH DAKOTA. At least one tornado touched down in Nebraska. Home. Download the FOX Weather app right now to track the storms in 3D: CLICK HERE. Read more about the air quality index: CLICK HERE. The Air Force Academy reported a wind gust of 100 mph at 11:18 a.m. MST. HERES OUR CAMERA.RM. 94 mph gust at Ft. Riley, KS. At 347 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Peebles, moving northeast at 50 mph. Wind storm knocks out power, causes damage in Denver. Nebraska takes the field for the start of the Nebraska football spring game in Lincoln on Saturday. Check out the full siren map for Douglas County here. Online and remote learning activities will continue as normal. Take shelter immediately during a tornado warning. 50mph gusts are working into the area now with widespread 60-70 mph expected later this afternoon and evening. Email: nancy.gaarder@owh.com. Nebraska's Trent Hixson talks to the media on Wednesday. The staggered dismissal times were to accommodate bus routes. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH! News; Rescuers find . Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. This squirrel stopped to nibble on flowers outside Andrews Hall on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln earlier this month. At 1213 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles east of Brazil, or 22 miles east of Terre Haute, moving northeast at 50 mph. The weather service recommends shortening the amount of time spent outdoors. Two tornadoes spun up in central Iowa Monday afternoon. Massive winter storm spawns tornadoes in Kansas, Oklahoma; ABC News; Now Playing . pic.twitter.com/3DjIgWsGfc. 4:10 p.m. update: OPPD's updated power outages: 1,234 in Douglas County, 133 in Sarpy County, 1,574 in Saunders County and2,452 in Cass County. A tree limb was down in south Lincoln on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, after a wind storm rolled through. OVERNIGHT TONIGHT. Mobile home blown off foundation along with another burned down. 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When they turned back south, they saw what they thought was a gust front kicking up debris. "The threat of severe weather when you include damaging winds really goes down past Fairbury and well west of Lincoln.". Ominous clouds approach from the west as viewed from Skyline Drive on Wednesday. *Heartland Area Federal Credit Union is closing at 3 p.m. because of the weather. Here's how long it had been since that happened. The wind gusts are of the strength typically found in a category one hurricane. NWS Omaha (@NWSOmaha) December 15, 2021. . In the Omaha metro area, hail was generally 1 inch to a little larger in diameter. We couldnt see anything, he said. *Trash and recycling collections in Omaha will be suspended at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Photographed on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. The project also plans to preserve the historic architecture of the building. Rick Trapani clears out a storm drain Tuesday evening after a car got stuck in floodwaters near 40th and Valley Streets in Omaha. Several trucks were flipped during the high winds along Interstate 80 in Nebraska. Some safety experts now say that vehicles can be somewhat protective, especially in weak tornadoes. As the region prepares for more severe weather, huge hail is also being issued as a precaution. Everything happened so quick.. If you want to see ALL severe weather warnings, go to the severe weather map page. Several wind gusts over 75 mph have been reported in Colorado Wednesday morning, including 107 mph in Lamar and 91 mph in Westcliffe. See what p, All snow for many, but freezing rain and sleet will be falling as well in the southeastern part of the state. The sunrise illuminates the damage in Neola, Iowa after on Thursday after a storm on Wednesday blew through the area. 8 p.m. update: Winds have picked back up in the Omaha metro area and area expected to continue to cause problems until 9 p.m. or so. Storms approach Blair, Nebraska, looking west on State Highway 91 as the sun starts to set on Tuesday. "Theyre moving in a hurry, so we expect the people that are hit to get a fast moving system, and then it will be quiet for the rest of the evening," he said. Several buildings can be seen damaged on the southside of Neola, Iowa on Thursday. TEMPERURATES ARE DROPPING. Additionally, the county is relatively small, geographically, but quickly becoming densely populated, so its becoming more critical to be sure everyone gets the warning. Reports of wind damage were widespread, and thousands lost power. Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris. More than one dozen Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings stretch from Kansas to northern Iowa as a line of severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and tornadoes moves eastward. A cheetah at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium briefly escaped from its primary enclosure Tuesday afternoon. Photographed on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Get the latest AccuWeather forecast. 4:16 p.m. update: The National Weather Service reports a funnel on the ground on Highway 66 near Plattsmouth. A six part EAS video covering the tornado that hit the city of Omaha, Nebraska on April 27th, 2016.For longtime EAS & EAS Experience fans, you'll notice sev. Source: National Weather Service, Pueblo, Colorado, Peak wind gusts on Dec. 15 in Wyoming. Acting early helps to save lives! Please subscribe to keep reading. This photo was taken in West Point, Nebraska just after 7 p.m. Track the weather wherever you are with our Interactive Radar, In a Facebook post, the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency shared the outdoor warning siren at the King Lake community was "being repaired and is not operational.". We have updated our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Here's the difference between a watch and a warning: CLICK HERE. There will also be a special test on March 24 at approximately 11 a.m. as part of the National Weather Service Severe Weather . Colton Cirian sorts through damaged plants Wednesday morning at Cirians Farmers Market after a Tuesday night hailstorm. Storms in Omaha area prompt sounding of tornado sirens but cause no widespread damage. The watches and warnings had all expired by around 7 a.m., but there is another threat for severe weather Sunday night into Monday . The chances for severe weather are highest from around 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Nicolaisen said. Clouds roll by near Cass Street in Omaha on Wednesday. Click to enlarge. Travel will be difficult with blowing dust reducing visibilities to near zero. Millard West's Drew Borner (4) celebrates his run in the fourth inning with his teammates in the dugout during the Millard West vs. Elkhorn South baseball game at Elkhorn South High School on Friday. 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