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8-6-23
This information provided from the National Weather Service in Hastings showing just how variable rainfall was in the month of July. A difference of 20 miles can make a huge difference in the amount of rain you received.
5/3/24 8:37 PM
A severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 8:45 PM for Red Willow and SE Hitchcock Counties. Storm moving east at 30 MPH. Hazards include 70 MPH wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Totals keep trending up with this system, fairly widespread 12-15 inches of snow look possible with isolated amounts approaching 20" won't be out of the question. Travel is not advised, if possible please stay home.
Here are the latest warnings and advisories with the winter storm we are tracking. The highest snowfall totals will be farther north. Ice accumulations will make for slippery road conditions today, too. Stay tuned for future updates!
Looking back to Monday morning, it was record breaking cold for many. For some (Hastings, Goodland and Hill City), it was not only a record cold low for Feb. 15 but the coldest low on record for the entire month of February.
Record lows will be in jeopardy again Tuesday morning.
2-21-24 6:00 PM
VIPIR radar picking up an incredible amount of birds coming off of Harlan Reservoir and Lovewell Lake. Always fun seeing the birds this time of year on radar, typically means spring is close!!
The work week will begin with mild temperatures before cooler air pushes in. A system will bring precipitation and gusty winds for Tuesday and Wednesday. Then we are watching frost potential Thursday morning into next weekend.
Are you planning to check out the "Christmas Star" Monday night?
NASA recommends waiting until one hour after sunset. You don't need anything to view it unless you want to try to see Jupiter's four moons.
Lots of sunshine is expected throughout the morning today, but storms will get going this afternoon. A slight risk of severe weather is in place for many this afternoon. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main concerns. Stay tuned for updates!
A beautiful sunrise as we look east from Grand Island this morning. Another warm, windy, spring day looks to be ahead of us. Hopefully you can sneak out and enjoy some warmth.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for western Nebraska from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. A large storm complex moves in at that time with the heaviest snow expected in the west. Be aware the watch could expand east with this large winter storm.
Not the kind of records we want to be setting but many locations established new record low temps for today. Omaha broke a record that had stood since 1899!
That fog is hanging on and will for much of the day in many areas. Allow plenty of time as you head off on that commute as visibility continues to be a mile or less.
Once again, don't take these numbers verbatim but this gives you an idea of where to expect some of the more significant snow totals. Areas south and east of the Tri-Cities will see a chance for 6-8 inches of snow with locally higher amounts.
Higher snowfall amounts will favor west and especially northern areas where 10-15 inches of snow won't be out of the question. Even in the lower amounts 50 mph wind gusts will create blizzard conditions tonight through tomorrow.
More preliminary snowfall reports are coming in, and there is an incredible range in the totals. North Platte has now received 19" while Grand Island has picked up 0.8" so far!
Strong gusty winds will continue on Tuesday when a High Wind Watch takes effect for portions of western, southwest, central and south central Nebraska into a few counties in Kansas for winds gusting to 60 MPH out of the north/northwest. By late Tuesday night winds will die down.
It will be warmer but windy for Sunday. Temperatures continue to warm through Tuesday before a cold front knocks our temperatures back into the 20s on Wednesday.
Dangerous fire conditions are taking place today, and unfortunately, we now have what appears to be a wildfire that can be seen from our Viaero Wireless camera to the north of North Platte. A Red Flag Warning remains in place until 6 PM CST today.
A cold front pushing through the region is expected to trigger thunderstorms tonight with large hail, damaging winds & dangerous lightning in & close to the watch area across portions of Nebraska as shown.
We're continuing to track our next winter storm tomorrow night and Wednesday. A Winter Storm Warning will begin at midnight tomorrow night for parts of central and western NE. Stay tuned for more updates!
Some of us are waking up to some snow on the ground this morning. Some light snow showers/wintry mix are ongoing for western and central regions while eastern regions are seeing rain currently.
SEEK SAFE SHELTER IF IN MEMORIAL STADIUM...Severe T-Storm Warning until 9:45 for southern Lancaster, SE Seward, Saline & NW Gage counties for 70 MPH wind & quarter size hail. Moving NE.
Here is the general time frame for when severe storms are expected. Further west the sooner you will see the threat develop, for eastern areas it may not be until well after midnight.
As we track this Christmas Day blizzard, several warnings and advisories remain in place, the most notable of which is the Blizzard Warning for most of our viewing area through early Wednesday. The highest snowfall totals still favor northern areas.
TORNADO WARNING for radar indicated rotation over Hazard at 10:24. Get in a safe place now if you're in NE Buffalo County & southern Sherman counties. Dangerous storm will be in Ravenna at 10:45 PM and in Rockville around 11 PM. Storm is moving east.
Updated 48 hour rainfall totals as of 7 PM Sunday. These are the "official" airport totals, but there have been many other viewer reports coming in throughout today of 4" up to 6.5" of total rain from north central KS to central NE.
Feel free to share totals from your location!
By Wednesday and lasting until Saturday north-northwest winds will gust from 40 to 50 MPH creating dangerous wind chill factors of -45 to -50 so a Wind Chill Warning has been issued for most of Nebraska into Kansas with a Wind Chill Watch issued elsewhere.
Major flooding on the south side of Kearney. Water is past the new Cunninghams all the way to the Holiday Inn off of 2nd Avenue. Can see several vehicles submerged in the parking lots.
Here is the latest on the winter storm we're tracking. A Blizzard Warning will go into effect for many of us at midnight tonight and will last into Wednesday morning. Traveling is expected to be very difficult over the next couple of days.
Many areas in Nebraska will see near or set new record highs with temperatures expected to climb into the mid and upper 70's. As a cold front sweeps in by evening we'll see a chance for isolated thunderstorms and highs falling significantly as we head into the weekend.
Snow totals are still very much questionable but this is how things looks this morning. Northern areas will see the best potential for higher totals approaching a foot. Expect a sharp cut off with snow totals as you head southeast with southeast areas seeing minimal snow.
We will once again be tracking the threat for severe weather this afternoon, mainly in central and eastern areas. Large hail and damaging winds should be the main hazards with any storms, and although the tornado threat is low, it can't be ruled out.
Looking ahead to the next week, we'll see a mild day tomorrow followed by a couple of colder days with a chance of snow/wintry mix on Tuesday. Currently, snowfall totals look to be around an inch. Temps will be back to near seasonal by the end of the week.
The heat pours in the next few days followed by only a slight cool down.Overall highs after the weekend will remain nearly 10 degrees above normal for early June. Storms chances will be slight Sunday night with other chances next week.
Winter Weather Alerts are in place for northern NE beginning Saturday night then starting Sunday for areas farther south. Rain will change to snow Saturday PM into Sunday AM. Wind gusts near 50 to 60 MPH will be possible with the snow. Dangerous travel conditions will develop.
8-28-23
If you're planning on being a part of the thousands upon thousands heading to Memorial Stadium Wednesday to take in some volleyball...well weather looks pretty good! It will be a bit warm but dry and sunny conditions are expected with a light breeze.
These types of snow events are always very tricky to nail down as a very sharp cut off in totals is anticipated as you head north. Areas south and southeast of the Tri-Cities should see the best chance of higher totals, with very little expected across northern areas.
This incredibly deep/expansive cold air mass shifts even further south over the weekend. Frigid conditions will be in place all the way south into Texas. The end of next week is when we will slowly move out of this Arctic air mass.
Incredible that it is 5 AM and we have winds gusting over 40 to nearly 50 mph!!! While winds will try to calm some by this evening it is still shaping up to be a windy Wednesday.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of central, southern Nebraska and northern Kansas from Midnight tomorrow until 3 PM Thursday for freezing drizzle, freezing rain and up to 1" of snow creating icy roads and hazardous driving conditions.
4/17/24 9:11 PM
This strong thunderstorm about to move into NW Buffalo county may contain 50 mph wind gusts and 1/2" size hail as it moves east at 35 mph.
9-27-23
Looking ahead to the big game in Lincoln on Saturday.....I don't believe jackets will be needed. Make sure to mix water in with your other tailgating beverages because temps are going to be hot!
Those strong winds not only causing travel headaches but just making for a very raw and blustery day. Wind chill values this noon hour are well down in the 10s and even single digits.
6 AM and a temp of 91° in Hebron!?!?! Looks like a bit of a heat burst ongoing. Decaying thunderstorms can lead to sinking/warming air which can give way to a sudden rise in temps.
After a windy start to our week, lighter winds are expected into Tuesday. Temperatures should rise into the 40s through Saturday with chances for precipitation coming in for the weekend.
The first day of Winter will feel more like Fall. Temperatures turn much cooler by Wednesday with the strongest winds of the week expected that day as well. Some areas could see light snow by the middle part of the week too.
Now that is a cold front! Temps as of the noon hour are 35° colder in Ainsworth when compared to yesterday. Even here in the Tri-Cities it is around 15° cooler as we say good bye to that later summer heat and hello to fall like temps.
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South central and southeastern parts of our viewing area will still be under a slight risk of severe weather late tonight into early tomorrow. Isolated severe storms could produce large hail with the time frame being after 11 PM.
7-5-23 7:14 AM
Significantly cooler air has moved in and will stick around through the weekend before warmer temps try to move in early next week. Rain chances will persist with mainly late evening to nightime chance of thunderstorms.
Temperatures for the next week will be quite pleasant for the most part in the 40s and 50s. The only exception is Thursday with temps in the 30s and a chance of snow. Spring is almost here!
Here is the latest on the winter storm we're tracking today. A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until noon CST tomorrow for central areas. A Winter Storm Warning will go into effect later today in eastern areas where most of the snow will fall.
Chances for showers/storms come in Friday into Friday night. We can't rule out maybe a few storms becoming strong or severe Friday afternoon and evening mainly near the marginal risk (highlighted in dark green).
We are tracking wintry weather over the next couple of days, and here are the latest watches, warnings, and advisories that are set to go into effect. The highest snow totals still appear to occur in western and SW areas. Stay tuned for updates!
Be prepared for areas of fog tonight into Friday morning. Highs temperatures remain pretty steady through Monday. Light snow will be around to begin the weekend.
Don't forget to set those clocks back this weekend. Standard time begins at 2 AM Sunday morning and will last until March 10 when we "spring forward" once again. By the middle of December sunset will be as early as just after 5 PM for the Tri-Cities!
A Blizzard Warning & Winter Weather Advisory will continue until 6 PM while a Winter Storm Warning for eastern Nebraska runs until 9 PM. As snow ends bloweing & drifting snow will continue until late tonight followed by sub zero wind chills & lows in the teens.
This is going to be one of those storms... Still many questions regarding precipitation but the further west and northwest you go the higher snow potential you'll have. It would not be a shock for the Tri-Cities eastward to see very little accumulations.
Pockets of even heavier snow falling SW of Kearney, around Grand Island, as well as York. Expect heavy snow to become more widespread by later this morning.
Temperatues tomorrow once again will be a bit above normal for this time of March but as we head into the weekend highs will be closer to seasonal value and so is the case for most of next week. Thie weekend many areas will see much needed rain that could amount to as much as 2".
I can't be the only one who missed the sound of thunder! Sure it kept me from a good nights rest but worth it. Problem is, this is the beginning of multiple rounds of rain which will lead to flooding concerns across the region.
We are tracking a system that will arrive this weekend and look to bring precipitation chances back to the area. While our chances at moisture look high, questions persist as to how much falls as rain and how much falls as snow. Stay updated with the First Alert Weather Team.
Tough to beat a forecast this nice as we head toward the end of October with highs over 10 to 15 degree above seasonal for Saturday & although cooler Sunday remaining above normal highs. Monday temps will be even nicer with moisture chance later next week. More info
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A Winter Weather Advisory has begun in western Nebraska and will continue for most of the state until 6 PM Tuesday. Freezing drizzle is possible ahead of a cold front currently moving southeast from northwest Nebraska. Icy roads and 2"-4" snowfall could cause travel issues.
The contrast in temps continues to just be incredible as the cold front stretches from SW Nebraska through Lexington up towards Norfolk. It will try to lift back north slightly before pushing through completely late tonight.