Several trucks were flipped during the high winds along Interstate 80 in Nebraska. 3:40 p.m. update: The tornado warning for Lancaster County has been canceled. Plants inthe Morton Meadows Community Gardenshow damage Wednesday after a Tuesday evening hailstorm ripped through parts of Omaha. Tornado Warnings Today. "But it's over Nebraska instead of the Atlantic Ocean. IT LOOKS LIKE A GUST HAS GOTTEN OUT OF THE MAINLINE. 50mph gusts are working into the area now with widespread 60-70 mph expected later this afternoon and evening. Today's forecasted low temperature is 2 degrees. Seek shelter." Photo taken during NWS storm survey 35.SHINE ON THURSDAY. An additional 1,116 were without power in and south of Plattsmouth. The primary threats from the southern end of the storms are damaging winds. A river of hail floats down 43rd Avenue on Tuesday evening as a storm dumps hail and rain. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The highest chance for these fast-moving storms to hit the metro area will be before 6 p.m., said Taylor Nicolaisen, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley. skip ahead to the tornado outlook and current tornado watches . Then the clouds parted, skies turned sunny and warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico poured into the central U.S. 68 F Mostly Cloudy. Damage in Lincoln, NE. The best choice is to seek shelter by driving at right angles to the twister. 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. Hail that is 3 inches in size is often described as "apple-sized," according to a tweet from the weather service. Husker running back Markese Stepp watches as a storm passes through Lincoln on Wednesday. Live updates: Weather service to assess tornado damage. Meteorologists say the storm system is kicking up dust and other particulates into the air. 19h. At 123 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near North Vernon, or 14 miles northeast of Seymour, moving northeast at 55 mph. NWS Omaha (@NWSOmaha) December 15, 2021. . There was a problem saving your notification. THE LINE, EDGING EASTWARD OUT OF OUR VIEWING AREA. The Sarpy County STOP Class scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. A trooper's dashcam caught one of the accidents on camera. A pedestrian finds a moment in the sun while walking underneath Interstate 480 in downtown Omaha this week. EAERST SUNDAY, CHI,LI CLOUDY, CHANCE OF SHOWERS. 6:37 p.m. update:Gusts of 50-70 mph will reduce visibilities with dust in most locations this evening, and make travel hazardous with snow in northeast Nebraska. A line of thunderstorms roll through downtown Omaha on Wednesday. Rick Trapani clears out a storm drain after a car got stuck in floodwaters near 40th and Valley Streets in Omaha on Tuesday evening. Hail piled up in yards after a Tuesday evening storm swept through parts of Omaha. Tornado warning for west Omaha! {{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? Mick Ruff, with AGR Roofing & Construction, on Wednesday assesses the damage on a home near 49th Avenue and B Streets after a Tuesday evening hailstorm ripped through parts of Omaha. Goodland and Big Bow have both reported gusts of 73 mph. 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. (Source: National Weather Service storm reports). TEMPERURATES ARE DROPPING. This photo was taken in West Point, Nebraska just after 7 p.m. Track the weather wherever you are with our Interactive Radar Warning siren at King LakeIn 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. LOVE SPOTS, FALYIR FAST-MOVING LINE OF THUNDERSTORM. ALSO, THIS. A tornado had been confirmed 8 miles west of Wilber, travelling southeast at 20 mph, the official stated.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'fox3now_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_7',125,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fox3now_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Several Nebraska cities, including Beatrice, Ellis, Plymouth, Harbine, and Blue Springs, are under a tornado warning until 6:15 p.m. local time. Satellite image showing dust blowing amid the storms in Kansas, From the National Weather Service: "Satellite imagery of this impressive wind storm. Everything happened so quick.. At least one tornado touched down in Nebraska. The National Weather Service out of Des Moines, Iowa, says that if any tornadoes were to form today, they could become in the EF-2 range due to the already present high winds. 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. A tornado watch has been issued for the Omaha metro area, with severe thunderstorm warnings in surrounding areas. The tornado's damage was surveyed by . Since 1950, Nebraska has recorded only two December tornadoes, which both occurred in 1975, according to the . The highest tornado risk is in the highlighted area. Winds were measured at 93 mph in Lincoln. Gusts over 90mph aren't out of the question. 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.". As the region prepares for more severe weather, huge hail is also being issued as a precaution.var cid='6152746700';var pid='ca-pub-2028806092040235';var slotId='div-gpt-ad-fox3now_com-medrectangle-3-0';var ffid=3;var alS=3021%1000;var container=document.getElementById(slotId);container.style.width='100%';var ins=document.createElement('ins');ins.id=slotId+'-asloaded';ins.className='adsbygoogle ezasloaded';ins.dataset.adClient=pid;ins.dataset.adChannel=cid;if(ffid==2){ins.dataset.fullWidthResponsive='true';} At 1045 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles northwest of Rensselaer, moving northeast at 40 mph. 68 F Mostly Cloudy. Some safety experts now say that vehicles can be somewhat protective, especially in weak tornadoes. The sunrise illuminates the damage in Neola, Iowa after on Thursday after a storm on Wednesday blew through the area. #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. Teachers are pumped. 'Moderate Risk' of severe weather issued in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin: Destructive winds, tornadoes likely. At 328 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Jamestown, moving northeast at 50 mph. A BREEZY COLD START. THE STORM IS ENDING BUT NOT DONE FOR EVERYBODY YET. Clouds roll over Eppley Airfield and Downtown Omaha, as seen from Lewis and Clark Monument in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Wednesday. warning Cloudy. Hail piled up in yards after a hailstorm moved through Omaha Tuesday evening. A tomato plant is broken after a Tuesday evening hailstorm damaged plants in parts of Omaha. -- ALL THE WAY IN THE DEEP SUNSHINE ON THURSDAY. The chances for severe weather are highest from around 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Nicolaisen said. Severe thunderstorms are pushing into the Kansas City metro with potentially damaging winds. A new tornado warning was issued Saturday for Lake . OMAHA, Neb. Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Dark, ominous skies move into Des Moines, Iowa ahead of severe thunderstorms. ", 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. Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. A Nebraska State Patrol officer blocks Highway 92 just west of Yutan, Nebraska after a report of downed power lines after a storm on Wednesday. warning 38 F Cloudy. The storm "has, really, a tropical feel to it," Nicolaisen said. Covered by: Scott Sistek, Steven Yablonski, Brian Donegan, Emilee Speck, Heather Brinkmann, Andrew Wulfeck, Chris Oberholtz and Hillary Andrews. Wind storm knocks out power, causes damage in Denver. Tornado HQ now has an experimental live-updating page. Jerry Swiercek uses a leaf blower to clear hail and leaves stripped from trees Tuesday evening following a hailstorm outside the home he shares with his wife, Annette, at 44th Avenue and F Street in Omaha. 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 . 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. The storms were moving about 65 mph, so warnings were being issued and canceled swiftly. COLD ON FRIDAY, CALLED ON SATURDAY. pic.twitter.com/CroolUvhBB, Unlike other severe storms, high winds will continue after the front moves through, Nicolaisen said. 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. At 351 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Hillsboro, moving northeast at 50 mph. Bob Glissmann helps cover public safety and weather events as an editor on The World-Herald's breaking news desk. If you are unlucky enough to be caught in a tornado, try to be Caleb Wohlers lucky. The storm is moving in from the northwest and could produce ping pong ball sized hail with winds near 60 mph. Elementary schools got out at their regular 2:15 p.m. Wednesday dismissal time. ", "We've never had fire danger this high this late in the year," he said. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "Don't panic. Insulation from a neighbors ripped-off roof is stuck in a tree in Matt Thieles yard Thursday after a storm hit Beaver Lake, Nebraska. Freight railroads should reexamine the way they use and maintain the detectors along the tracks that are supposed to spot overheating bearings, federal . Because of the threat of tornadoes, it may be prudent to be in a safe spot in the Lincoln area by 1 p.m. and in the Omaha area by 2 p.m., Nicolaisen said. High wind advisories will be in place until midnight Wednesday. There was a problem saving your notification. Along with multiple tornadoes, the storms produced dozens of wind and hail reports . You have permission to edit this article. 90+ mph wind near Lincoln pic.twitter.com/62NG4CYdxj. 94 mph gust at Ft. Riley, KS. Forecasters noted that the record will be topped by about 10 degrees. More than a half-dozen each were reported in Nebraska and Iowa. The watches and warnings had all expired by around 7 a.m., but there is another threat for severe weather Sunday night into Monday . 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. 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. There is currently a tornado warning in northwest Lancaster County. New December Record High For Omaha (WOWT) 5:20 PM -- The Tornado Watch has been canceled for the entire area. 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 warning is in effect until 1:30 p.m. Central, Peak Colorado Wind Gusts on Dec. 15 so far. 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. All the black are high clouds.". Omaha meteorologists launched a special weather balloon at 1pm CST to get a current measurement of the upper levels of the atmosphere. Two people remove a large branch that fell on a house near Poplar and Third Streets in Yutan, Nebraska after a storm on Wednesday. From uprooted trees and toppled fences, to funnel clouds over open fields, we're learning more about Monday's storms and the damage they left. *The Sarpy County offices of the treasurer, county clerk, clerk of the district court and vehicle inspection closed at 2 p.m. Nelson's daughter used to sit and read in the tree, which she believed to be about 65-years old. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. bob.glissmann@owh.com, 402-444-1109, twitter.com/BobGlissmann. We will see a mix. STILL STRUGGLING TO REACH 50 FOR A HIGH. A col, Dry today, but temperatures way below normal and windy. Find out how, The active weather continues with a warm front lifting over us this afternoon and a cold front sweeping through tomorrow afternoon. While today will still be quite cold, a warm front will lift over us Saturday morning, resulting in a dramatic increase in temperatures. 4:12 p.m. update: Tornado warnings were in effect along the Nebraska border from north of Sioux City south to Nebraska City. Over 400 reports of severe winds across the Midwest, Over 300,000 people lost power amid a dozen states, Minnesota experiences first tornado warning in December in their recorded history. At least two tornadoes were confirmed in Iowa Tuesday night, but the damage appeared to be limited to property damage. 'Extremely Critical' fire weather risk has never been issued in December, until now. A 20% chance of rain will continue into Sunday, with precipitation possible until 2 p.m., according to the weather service. The Douglas County Health Department's STD clinic also is closed. the National Weather Service said. Leavenworth Street floods Tuesday evening after a storm dumped hail and rain on the area. Photographed on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. All rights reserved. The Harrison County report was one of four reports of tornadoes in northwest and north-central Iowa. 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 line of severe storms are currently moving through Nebraska and Kansas as this hour. 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. "Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter.". 26 Feb Feb Icicle lights hang from a broken eave of a home with the roof ripped off after a high wind warning storm hit Beaver Lake. Multiple roads in western Kansas have been closed, including I-70 from the Colorado state line to Russell. Thunderstorms, which may generate tornadoes, will bring some of the greatest risks to personal safety, said Brian Barjenbruch, another Valley-based meteorologist. Several trees down in the area blocking roads and on top of roads. At 357 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mount Sterling, moving northeast at 40 mph. As severe storms prompted at least nine tornado reports in parts of the central U.S., a barrage of . About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Get the forecast. . Platte Center is about 12 miles northwest of Columbus. 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. "Employees especially those who commute from outside Ames are urged to leave at noon and coordinate with their supervisors to work from home, take leave or make up time within the work week," according to a news release. Power poles are bent and a trampoline is stuck in the lines Thursday in Beaver Lake. 2:55 p.m. update: By midafternoon, storms already had hit the central part of Nebraska, with south-central Nebraska especially hard hit. Omaha Fire Department crews were battling a house fire in the area of 14th and Center Street on Friday afternoon. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Tornado Watches have been extended to include portions of the upper Mississippi River Valley. KIND OF WINDY AND BELOW FREEZING. 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. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Plants damaged at Cirian's Farmers Market are seen early Wednesday morning after a Tuesday night hailstorm damaged Midtown Omaha. where there is a Tornado Warning for the city. *Omaha Children's Museum closed at 2 p.m. *The UnderTheSink facility at 4001 S. 120th St. closed at 1 p.m. "We've got basically the best chance of tornadoes in the metro and points north, especially northeast of here," he said. OMAHA, Neb. Photo: Kylee Yakel. At 312 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near New Carlisle, moving northeast at 45 mph. You can cancel at any time. Strong winds, severe storms and thunderstorms knocked out power to over 303,174 homes and businesses. 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. Here's Why The Tornadoes In Iowa Monday Were So Weird To See. Indeed, in Nebraska, there was analytical indication that some tornadoes in the making raced across the state at 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. At this time there is . Tornado Warnings Today. complete severe weather outlook including tornado, wind, and hail threats. 1 person died following Soulsville shooting, Joe Louis Esquivel of Hedgesville charged in connection to the shooting at Columbia Machine, Inc, Omaha police officer Brian Vanderheiden shot and killed gunman Joseph Jones during active shooter situation at West Omaha Target, Omaha Police identify the gunman as Joseph Jones killed in active shooter situation at a West Omaha Target, Omaha Police officers shot and killed the suspect at Target, No victim found, Active shooter reported at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska. The rotation in the storm was picked up on doppler radar. RICHARDSON, PAWNEE COUNTY. Follow him on Twitter @BobGlissmann. Albuquerque South Valley (5:14 a.m. PST): Downed trees on homes. 4:16 p.m. update: The National Weather Service reports a funnel on the ground on Highway 66 near Plattsmouth. Click to enlarge. Colton Cirian sorts through damaged plants Wednesday morning at Cirians Farmers Market after a Tuesday night hailstorm. Photographed on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. At 2:45 p.m., tornado warnings were in effect for several communities southwest of both Norfolk and Columbus. The main threat from these storms is large hail, which could reach a size of 2 to 3 inches in the metro area, Nicolaisen said. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Business; Broadcom faces EU warning over $61 bln VMware deal; Reuters; Now Playing. A wind gust hit 82 mph in Sioux City, Iowa while the wind hit 74 mph in Omaha. Chris Jambor, left, and his son Dexter Jambor, 8, enjoy the Nebraska's 2022 spring game from the sound end of the Memorial Stadium on Saturday. 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. *Trash and recycling collections in Omaha will be suspended at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Storm Prediction Center warns that wind could gust upwards of 70 mph. Photographed on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. The Air Force Academy reported a wind gust of 100 mph at 11:18 a.m. MST. 6h. 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 1975 Omaha tornado was a violent tornado that hit the Omaha metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Nebraska.It was part of a two-day outbreak that struck the Midwest and Southern United States on May 6-7, 1975, ending in the very early hours of May 8 across Louisiana. 4:24 p.m. update:A tornado warning has been issued for the area including Council Bluffs, Underwood and Neola, Iowa, until 5 p.m. 4:21 p.m. update: A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Red Oak, Clarinda and Shenandoah, Iowa, until 5:15 p.m. "This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 90 MPH!" 46 INTO CHEMO, 51 IN NORFOLK. current severe weather watches. Residents should seek shelter indoors immediately every time the siren sounds. 3:36 p.m. update: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, which will be in effect until 4:45 p.m. Straight-line winds of up to 80 mph are expected, the weather service said. Son Gncelleme : 26 ubat 2023 - 6:36. A tornado had been confirmed 8 miles west of Wilber . Storm team member Rusty Dawkins tweeted an update about the storm's progress. A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been detected by the National Weather Service Doppler radar or a reliable . Winds will be strong enough to down power lines and trees and topple high profile vehicles. Phil Cirian cleans up leaves and debris from damaged plants Wednesday morning at Cirian's Farmers Market after a Tuesday night hailstorm. *The City of La Vista will close all facilities and offices at 3 p.m. *Lauritzen Gardens closed at noon. Try searching for a city, zip code or point of interest. More:Tornadoes, hail possible during stormy Tuesday night in Iowa. Caldwell High School in Kansas has part of its gymnasium roof ripped away. OPPD'spower outage mapnow lists a total of 17,051 outages: Douglas 4,689; Sarpy 3,252; Washington 406; Saunders 1,734; Cass 4,326; Dodge 262; Nemaha 362; Johnson 150; Richardson 1,169; Otoe 364; Colfax 62; Pawnee 275; Burt 0; Pottawattamie 0. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. A semi is turned over on Thursday morning after a storm blew through the area on Wednesday. While wind advisories and Severe Weather Warnings are still in place, the shift has become taking care of damages throughout the tri-state area. FIVE ABOVE THE RECORD HIGH FOR THE DAY. . The Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued due to 70mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. As the region prepares for more severe weather, huge hail is also being issued as a precaution. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for has been issued for parts of Missouri and Kansas until 7 p.m. CDT. Warnings are delayed. BILL: TEMPERATURES TONIGHT, DROPPING. Two tornadoes spun up in central Iowa Monday afternoon. We decided we were better off positioning the vehicle in a better direction and basically bracing for it, he said. Severe thunderstorms pushing south of Omaha metro, tornado watch continues for eastern Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/UstySGUcRi. Follow her on Twitter @gaarder. Strong non-thunderstorm winds already are occurring. A person walks against the wind as Wednesdays storm passes over Lincoln. In the Omaha metro area, hail was generally 1 inch to a little larger in diameter. Wind gusts in excess of 80 miles per hour hit many parts of metro Omaha. "The threat of severe weather when you include damaging winds really goes down past Fairbury and well west of Lincoln.". *Boys Town Hospital, medical clinics and Same Day Pediatrics closed at 2 p.m. *Douglas County judges sent jurors home early because of the high winds. At 152 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Batesville, moving northeast at 55 mph. It could contain heavy rain . Omaha's public library system has seen transformative changes in the past year. We have updated our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Ominous clouds are seen in Sloan, Iowa, where there is a Tornado Warning for the city. The line will reach Lincoln, NE between 3-3:30 p.m. and Omaha by 4 p.m. Central, Courtesy: Pennington County Sheriff's Office. ", "This is a rare storm, this is something many of us haven't seen before," Barjenbruch noted. . OMAHA, Neb. Hail piled up in Omaha yards Tuesday night after a hailstorm moved through parts of the city. CRETE, Ill. (CBS) -- A funnel cloud and a possible tornado was confirmed over suburban Crete Saturday. The temperature hit 71 degrees at the airport, breaking the previous record of 69 degrees set in 2017. Totals generally were less than a half an inch. CLOUDS AROUND. 76 IN MARYVILLE OUT OF THE LINE OF STORMS. Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter accumulated Tuesday evening in a yard following a hailstorm at 44th Avenue and F Street in Omaha. All the blue is ground. June 26, 2021 / 4:25 PM / CBS Chicago. Winds could reach more than 60 mph within the storms. National Weather Service offices in Des Moines, Omaha and Lacrosse, Wisconsin, issued at least . A tree limb was down in south Lincoln on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, after a wind storm rolled through. gusts as high as 90 mph will be the primary threat, but a few tornadoes are also possible, primarily north of I-80. IS VERY WINDY. A severe thunderstorm that moved through Omaha Tuesday evening dropped hail in parts of town. The two men tried to drive their Chevrolet Suburban out of harms way, but it was too dark to escape. As hail and strong wind gusts moved into north Texas on Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Tarrant County. Dodge City has reported a wind gust of 84 mph, 2:30 CT radar image from the FOX Weather app. *All nonessential services at Offutt Air Force Base closed at 3:30 p.m. Storms could push into the Chicago region after midnight. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 3:55 p.m. update: A tornado warning has been issued for Blair, Bennington and Arlington until 4:45 p.m. 3:53 p.m. update: Atornado warning has been issued for western Douglas County, including Valley and Waterloo, until 4:30 p.m. A storm approaches Lincoln on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. Rep. Angie Craig assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, D.C. 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