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wowt.com > 02/19/2026 > first-alert-6-weather-day-winter-storm-warning-thursday-pm-due-heavy-snow

First Alert 6 Weather Day: Winter Storm Warning Thursday PM due to heavy snow

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (224+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Significant shifts south in model data in the last 12-18 hours have lead to a much snowier forecast for the metro and surrounding area on Thursday afternoon and evening. A First Alert 6 Weather Day is in place due…...

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wowt.com > video > 01/16/2026 > raw-video-omaha-residents-navigate-through-snow-squall

RAW VIDEO: Omaha residents navigate through snow squall

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (45+ words) RAW VIDEO: Omaha residents navigate through snow squall'WOWT RAW VIDEO: Omaha residents navigate through snow squall "I will absolutely miss it" Gage County sheriff announces retirement after 20 years Three recognized with MLK Aspire to Inspire Award ABA service providers take…...

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wowt.com > 01/16/2026 > year-review-recapping-omahas-weather-2025

Year in Review: Recapping Omaha’s weather in 2025

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (548+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - While 2025 wasn't as active as 2024 weather-wise, there were several noteworthy weather events that impacted the metro. The First Alert 6 Weather Team has created a list of all the major weather events, records that were broken, and extremes…...

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wowt.com > 12/28/2025 > people-omaha-enjoy-day-despite-harsh-frigid-winds

People in Omaha enjoy day despite harsh, frigid winds

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (291+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It was quite a day to be outside with wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. 2025 is coming to a close, but old man winter had one more storm before the new year. Despite harsh winds, neighbors…...

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wowt.com > 10/22/2025 > extra-funding-helps-expand-critical-nebraska-weather-system-that-was-almost-shut-down

Extra funding helps expand critical Nebraska weather system that was almost shut down

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (558+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A system that helps keep food on your table and lets you know about the weather is getting a boost. "Weather data is becoming ubiquitous; everybody needs it, everybody uses it, whether they realize it or not,…...

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wowt.com > video > 05/29/2025 > 911-outages-reported-3-nebraska-counties

911 outages reported in 3 Nebraska counties

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (112+ words) Nebraska state senator Loren Lippincott of Central City addressed the legislature on Thursday, saying that he is withdrawing his amendment that proposed Released Time for Religious Instruction (RTRI) ... 911 outages reported in 3 Nebraska counties Elkhorn center helps families get faster autism…...

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wowt.com > 05/24/2025 > bos-first-alert-6-forecast-rain-holds-off-nebraska-baseball-game-rain-returns-tonight

Bo’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Rain holds off for Nebraska baseball game, rain returns tonight

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (311+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Due to rain lasting longer than predicted Friday night, the Oregon vs. Nebraska baseball game was postponed to 9 AM Saturday morning. The weather will cooperate for the game as it ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Due to rain lasting…...

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wowt.com > 05/18/2025 > first-alert-6-weather-day-rounds-strong-storms-expected-monday

First Alert 6 Weather Day: Morning rain exits but stronger storms likely tonight

9+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (294+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Monday is a First Alert 6 Weather Day with more than one round of storms likely. The first round is possible late Sunday night into early morning hours. This poses a much lower ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The morning…...

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wowt.com > 04/21/2025 > emilys-first-alert-6-forecast-storm-chances-increase-through-week

Emily’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Storm chances increase through the week

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (256+ words) After 8PM a few spotty storms move in from the NW and will continue E through the night. The best chances keep N of the Metro but recent forecast model runs are pointing to a few scattered t-showers ... OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT)…...

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wowt.com > 04/11/2025 > pillen-requests-federal-disaster-funds-27-nebraska-counties-impacted-by-march-blizzard

Pillen requests federal disaster funds for 27 Nebraska counties impacted by March blizzard

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (295+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Gov. Jim Pillen has asked the President Trump to declare Nebraska's snow and ice storm on March 18-19 a federal disaster. The governor's office estimates that most of the more than $64.8 million in damages are due to utility…...