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Matt's First Alert 6 Forecast: Storms end Wednesday, trending east Friday
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (294+ words) Severe storms are moving out of western Iowa Wednesday afternoon, and our severe weather potential is done in Omaha. The metro might get a few light rain showers at times this evening. I would not expect any additional thunderstorms or…...
Today in History - March 16: Dust storm in Nebraska leads to snowfall
4+ week, 2+ day ago (117+ words) ALMA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 1935, parts of Nebraska saw snow fall during a dust storm " a rare weather phenomenon during one of the driest periods in state history. Temperatures dropped from a high of 86 degrees to 18 degrees in…...
Omaha landscape companies welcome extra work following winter storm
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (80+ words) A Thursday night storm meant its time to break out the snow shovel after more than 8 inches of snow blanketed the metro. Omaha landscape companies welcome extra work following winter storm Midwest Towing Company, Eustis Body Shop work to meet…...
LIVE: Schools cancel Friday classes as Omaha crews work to clear neighborhood streets
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (828+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha and Bellevue public schools have canceled classes for Friday. OPS also noted that they will not have a remote learning day. Bellevue Public Schools noted that the Lied Activity Center and the foundation's Kids Time program…...
Omaha volunteer severe weather drivers group shrinks after mild winters
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) The Omaha Severe Weather Transportation Team once had 30 drivers for a season, but founder Scott Willenborg said he has received fewer volunteer applications over the last two years. "We had a few years there where it was a very busy....
FULL VIDEO: Omaha plans for clearing streets ahead of winter storm
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (68+ words) Drivers in the Omaha metro should expect difficult travel and visibility issues in the Thursday evening commute. FULL VIDEO: Omaha plans for clearing streets ahead of winter storm Firefighters battle fire as snow falls in east Lincoln First Alert 6 Storm…...
First Alert 6 Weather Day: Winter Storm Warning Thursday PM due to heavy snow
1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...
RAW VIDEO: Omaha residents navigate through snow squall
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (45+ words) 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 hit from state cuts...
Year in Review: Recapping Omaha's weather in 2025
2+ mon, 4+ week 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…...
People in Omaha enjoy day despite harsh, frigid winds
3+ mon, 2+ 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…...