weather

Iowa, Nebraska snowstorm likely helped plants

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:38:59 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The wet snow that covered parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa likely didn't hurt many newly planted flowers and vegetables.

Drought eases in farm belt but not over yet

Associated Press — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:19:45 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A cool, rainy spring is easing dry conditions in parts of the nation's farm belt that saw the worst of last year's drought.

BBB warns of scams following severe weather

Katie Schubert — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:32:27 +0000

The Better Business Bureau is warning of scams following severe weather earlier this week.

Impact-based warning system to provide specifics about severe weather

Katie Schubert — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:38:28 +0000

Starting Monday, you’ll notice new wording in warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska, Iowa

Katie Schubert — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week.

American Red Cross Offers New Tornado App

Cheril Lee — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:06:06 +0000

The American Red Cross recently launched its official Tornado App for iPhone and Android Smartphone users.

Extreme Weather: The 1913 Douglas County Tornado

Cheril Lee — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:06:06 +0000

This Sunday the Douglas County Historical Society is hosting a panel discussion on the 1913 Easter Sunday tornado.

Drought conditions to persist, spread to other areas

Associated Press — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:31:55 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Climate experts say the drought affecting more than half of the nation will persist in the Great Plains and West through the spring and spread over more of California, Texas and Florida.

Road conditions poor in metro area

Katie Schubert — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:28:08 +0000

Road conditions are deteriorating throughout the Omaha area as moderate to heavy snow moves in.

Major winter storm leaving behind several inches of snow in Nebraska

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:07:56 +0000

HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — As much as 8 inches of snow fell in south-central Nebraska overnight, but the storm will continue to drop snow across the state throughout the day.