Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >
May 6th, 1975 saw a very powerful F4 tornado push through Omaha, NE and work north down 72nd Street. Over 275 homes were destroyed with damage to 1400 others. Three people lost their lives.
April 17th, 2025 severe weather summary for eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa
Link to the latest Drought Information Statement issued by NWS Omaha.
This is the latest spring flood outlook.
A climate briefing containing information about seasonal snowfall October 1 through January 10th.
A climate summary of 2024 for Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk in eastern Nebraska.
An announcement on the discontinuation of the RTP product and soliciting of comments.
Here is the link to the summary of the event.
A link to the a page about the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse
Document with more information on the Nebraska and Iowa Tornado Drill on March 27, 2024 during Severe Weather Awareness Week.
This page contains information related to the spring flood outlook, including images and information about future updates.
A summary of climate conditions in 2023 for Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk, NE.
2022 Climate Summary for Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk
Iowa and Nebraska Winter Weather Awareness Day is Thursday, November 10th. Now is the time to start preparing for the winter weather season, which is quickly approaching.
Drought conditions worsen across portions of the area.
Storm Summary for Severe Weather Event 6/14/22 to 6/15/22
A summary of the climate data for 2021 for Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk Nebraska.
The latest precipitation and temperature outlook for the north central United States for winter 2021-2022.
Nebraska and Iowa winter weather awareness day is Thursday, November 4th. Now is the time to start preparing for the winter weather season, which is quickly approaching.
This page describes an upcoming change to the river gage on Shell Creek near Columbus, Nebraska.
Monday, June 28,2021 is Heat Awareness Day in Nebraska. Heat safety information will be sent across social media during the day.
Please take a short survey on warning Statements
The NWS is exploring potential changes & improvements to the way it displays & communicates frost & freeze events. NWS is soliciting comments on public and partner use of and needs for frost & freeze information through December 17, 2020. Currently, the NWS issues five products to alert the public & partners on these hazards: Frost Advisory, Freeze Watch, Freeze Warnings & Hard Freeze Warning.
Please Take Our Short Survey About Frost and Freeze Products Issued by the National Weather Service
Winter Weather Awareness Day Packet for 2020
Accumulating Snow Possible Through Early Monday
Here's a quick look at yesterday's severe weather reports in southeastern Nebraska! Widespread damage to trees, power lines, and crops was reported, along with some damage to homes and outbuildings as well.
Three low priority products are being discontinued.
These are meetings to discuss the spring flood threat.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminds Nebraskans that it's Flint Hills burning season in Kansas and Oklahoma. Smoke from these fires can negatively impact the air quality of downwind areas, including Nebraska.
Nebraska Flooding: March 2019, Winter Storm Ulmer - Bombogenesis, Blizzards, Road Closures and Record Flooding.
PDF of Winter Weather Awareness Day Information
This is a list of proposed flood stage changes based on the March 2019 flood.
An EF-2 tornado was confirmed in Lincoln NE on May 5, 2019.
The Hancock, IA NOAA weather radio transmitter has been damaged and is off the air. Restoration time line is currently unknown.
This is a summary of the conditions that occurred during 2018.
A flash flood watch is in effect through Monday morning.
Severe storms will be possible across parts of the area late this afternoon through this evening.
Severe weather will be possible across the Mid Missouri River valley Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Minor flooding will continue on the Missouri River the Next Several Days
Flooding is expected along the Missouri River.
Heat Safety Information
Severe Weather Possible During the Late Afternoon and Evening
One more day of severe storms are forecast today. Stay weather-aware and be prepared for severe weather watches and warnings during the afternoon and evening. The best threat today is again south of Interstate 80.
48 Hour Snow Totals Ending 7 am 4/15/18
A potent storm brought snow to some parts of the area.
The storm spotter talk scheduled tonight (March 6th) at the Lifelong Learning Center in Norfolk has been cancelled due to weather conditions. It will be rescheduled at a future date.
Winter weather moving through the region today.
Event review of the January 22, 2018 blizzard that impacted parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
A strong winter storm will move through the region today. This will bring snow and strong winds to parts of the area. Blizzard conditions are expected from north central Kansas through northeast Nebraska into northwest Iowa. Travel will become impossible in some areas through the day.
Wintry weather will move through the area today.
There will be an enhanced risk of severe storms across portions of the Plains tonight. A cluster of severe storms will likely develop from South Dakota Southward though western Kansas late this afternoon, then move east into our area by late evening and overnight. Damaging winds and large hail will be likely. Please be weather aware later tonight and be prepared for eventual watches and warnings.
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