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May 21, 2013
See the facts and figures that defined the Moore, Okla. tornado.
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May 21, 2013
EF5/F5 tornadoes are rare, but Moore has seen two of them in the past 15 years.
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May 21, 2013
Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
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May 21, 2013
The search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Moore, Okla. after a massive tornado levelled the town and local schools.
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May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
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May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
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May 21, 2013
Officials say a tornado hit a small hospital in suburban Oklahoma City, but all the 30 patients inside survived.
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May 21, 2013
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The president also spoke Monday with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Rep. Tom Cole, whose home is in the heavily damaged town of Moore.
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May 21, 2013
The answer lies in the level of the water table and the soil texture in Oklahoma and in states across the Plains.
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May 21, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
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May 21, 2013
Any time children are involved in a catastrophe, emotional reactions among survivors and across the nation are particularly strong.
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May 21, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
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May 21, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
A photographer who was among the first to arrive at an Oklahoma Elementary School after a tornado destroyed it, describes the heart-wrenching scene.
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May 21, 2013
Check out this comprehensive timeline of the events that transpired in Moore, Okla.
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May 21, 2013
A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
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May 21, 2013
Glenn Lewis was the mayor of Moore, Okla., when the strongest tornado on record whipped the city in 1999, and he says the most recent storm won't deter the community from rebuilding.
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May 21, 2013
Watch as a tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by a little dog digging out of rubble.
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May 21, 2013
There are several agencies asking for donations to help those hit hard by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
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May 21, 2013
More than a dozen children are dead in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
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| Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 52F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 72F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. |
| Clear. Low of 46F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the East after midnight. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 55F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 72F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 56 | 49 | 64 | 48 | 63 | 46 | 56 | 47 |
| Wind | 8 mph West | 13 mph West | 13 mph West | 7 mph WNW |
| Humidity | 77% | 56% | 54% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 69% | 59% | 99% | 75% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 53 | 46 | 61 | 47 | 64 | 47 | 56 | 47 |
| Wind | 9 mph WNW | 12 mph WNW | 12 mph NW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 78% | 62% | 54% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 94% | 93% | 89% | 73% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 64 | 47 | 71 | 47 | 54 | 42 |
| Wind | 6 mph NNW | 9 mph NNE | 10 mph ENE | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 85% | 54% | 43% | 61% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 51% | 26% | 21% | 0% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:58 AM
8:43 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 40 | 62 | 46 | 68 | 50 | 63 | 51 |
| Wind | 6 mph East | 11 mph SE | 12 mph SSE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 64% | 57% | 52% | 63% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 0% | 26% | 0% | 100% |
| Conditions | Clear | Partly Cloudy | Clear | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:57 AM
8:44 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 58 | 49 | 66 | 55 | 71 | 62 | 67 | 63 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 12 mph SE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 74% | 67% | 71% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 65 | 63 | 74 | 68 | 78 | 71 | 68 | 67 |
| Wind | 9 mph SSE | 10 mph SSE | 12 mph SE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 97% | 82% | 78% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 84% | 99% | 100% | 54% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:56 AM
8:45 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 61 | 61 | 75 | 67 | 81 | 71 | 70 | 67 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 12 mph SE | 11 mph SSE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 100% | 76% | 69% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 99% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:46 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 66 | 73 | 67 | 87 | 72 | 76 | 69 |
| Wind | 11 mph SE | 15 mph SSE | 12 mph South | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 94% | 81% | 61% | 78% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 58% | 99% | 83% | 48% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 66 | 81 | 67 | 83 | 69 | 72 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 9 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 6 mph South |
| Humidity | 90% | 61% | 64% | 81% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 92% | 78% | 66% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 79 | 64 | 78 | 66 | 70 | 66 |
| Wind | 6 mph SSW | 8 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW | 5 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 81% | 61% | 66% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 57% | 68% | 73% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:53 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 64 | 78 | 67 | 85 | 71 | 68 | 67 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 3 mph SW |
| Humidity | 92% | 70% | 61% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 67% | 57% | 62% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 67 | 67 | 83 | 69 | 91 | 72 | 74 | 71 |
| Wind | 3 mph SW | 4 mph SW | 2 mph SW | 9 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 99% | 65% | 54% | 90% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 81% | % | % | % |
| Conditions | Fog | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
Sun does not rise
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| May 21, 2013 | Max Temp | Min Temp |
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| Normal (KOMA) | 75 °F | 53 °F |
| Record (KOMA) | 98 °F (1925) | 36 °F (1968) |
| Yesterday | 78 °F | 58 °F |
| Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 3 | ||
| City | Distance | Mag. | Time & Date |
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| No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby. | |||
| May. 21, 2013 | Rise | Set |
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| Actual Time | 5:59 AM CDT | 8:41 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:27 AM CDT | 9:13 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:47 AM CDT | 9:54 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:01 AM CDT | 10:40 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:54 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:30 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 46m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 41m
Tomorrow will be 1m 42s longer.
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| Waxing Gibbous, 87% of the Moon is Illuminated | ||||
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Waxing Gibbous
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May 24
Full
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May 31
Last Quarter
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Jun 8
New
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Jun 16
First Quarter
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| State Highs | State Lows |
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70 °F
Falls City
67 °F
McCook
66 °F
Beatrice
66 °F
Hebron
66 °F
Nebraska City
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43 °F
Kimball
43 °F
Alliance
44 °F
Sidney
45 °F
Ogallala
45 °F
Scottsbluff
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| Station | Depth | Elevation | No new snow has been reported. |
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| City | Temp. | Conditions | Updated |
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| Omaha | 59 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:06 PM CDT |
| Council Bluffs | 59 °F | Overcast | 8:35 PM CDT |
| Omaha Offutt | 61 °F | Overcast | 8:18 PM CDT |
| Omaha Millard | 60 °F | Mostly Cloudy | 8:35 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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AMF1693 Beatrice, NE |
KOMA | 08:38PM | On Time |
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FLG4271 Minneapolis, MN |
KOMA | 08:51PM | On Time |
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AMF1685 Norfolk, NE |
KOMA | 08:59PM | On Time |
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FFT438 Denver, CO |
KOMA | 09:13PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KOMA) |
| Wind Speed: | 12.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 269° (West) |
| Ceiling: | 2500 ft |
SPECI KOMA 220106Z 29012KT 10SM BKN025 15/11 A2969 RMK AO2
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Spoken Nerd | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Overcast, 50°F |
| Spoken Nerd | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Overcast, 50°F |
| Creighton Bluejays Baseball V. Kansas Jayhawks | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 47°F |
| Creighton Bluejays vs Kansas Jayhawks | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 47°F |
| Creighton Bluejays Baseball vs. Southern Illinois Baseball | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 46°F |
| Jukebox the Ghost | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Partly Cloudy, 38°F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| CarterLake.org, Carter Lake, IA | 59.9 °F | 52 °F | 75% | West at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 980 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| IADOT Council Bluffs (I-80), Council Bluffs, IA | 60 °F | 52 °F | 74% | West at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 879 ft | 8:21 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| UNO Dept. Geography / Geology, Omaha, NE | 57.6 °F | 52 °F | 81% | NNE at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1210 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| North Bellevue/Kennedy Freeway, Bellevue, NE | 59.4 °F | 54 °F | 81% | West at 4.2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1178 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 49th and Dumfries Dr, Omaha, NE | 60.8 °F | 51 °F | 70% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1160 ft | 8:41 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest SEYMO1 , Omaha, NE | 59 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1096 ft | 7:00 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| 78th Ave. & Seymour, Ralston, NE | 59.0 °F | 52 °F | 78% | WNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1057 ft | 8:40 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Sunrise Subdivision, Bellevue, NE, Bellevue, NE | 58.8 °F | 52 °F | 77% | West at 9.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 8:40 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Ponca Hills, Omaha, NE | 57.9 °F | 52 °F | 82% | WNW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1232 ft | 8:40 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Maple Village, Omaha, NE | 57.7 °F | 53 °F | 84% | WNW at 4.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1165 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Sunrise, Bellevue, NE | 59.8 °F | 52 °F | 74% | North at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1096 ft | 8:43 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Homer-Dogs Backyard, La Vista, NE | 60.4 °F | 53 °F | 76% | WSW at 1.0 mph | - / hr | 1012 ft | 8:33 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| StormTracker (2N of AFWA), Bellevue, NE | 59.5 °F | 52 °F | 75% | NW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 8:40 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Bellevue NE , Bellevue, NE | 60 °F | 52 °F | 75% | WSW at 3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1082 ft | 8:16 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Lee Valley, Omaha, NE | 58.9 °F | 51 °F | 76% | WNW at 3.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1125 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Birchcrest, Bellevue, NE | 60.6 °F | 54 °F | 79% | NW at 8.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1056 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shadow Ridge, La Vista, NE | 58.8 °F | 52 °F | 78% | WNW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1126 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cimmaron Woods, La Vista, NE | 59.5 °F | 52 °F | 77% | NNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 8:42 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Southern Oaks - SW Bellevue, Bellevue, NE | 59.6 °F | 51 °F | 72% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1033 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Air Force Weather Agency, Offutt AFB, NE | 60.2 °F | 52 °F | 75% | WNW at 8.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 8:42 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Olde Towne, Bellevue, NE | 60.6 °F | 56 °F | 84% | NW at 9.8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1050 ft | 8:39 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Bellevue NE , Bellevue, NE | 60 °F | 51 °F | 73% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1069 ft | 7:55 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Carriage Hill, Papillion, NE | 59.3 °F | 51 °F | 73% | NW at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1043 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Millard, Omaha, NE | 58.5 °F | 49 °F | 71% | NNW at 1.3 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1142 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Winchester Hilltop, Omaha, NE | 61.2 °F | 52 °F | 71% | WNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1119 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| TwoSprings - SW Bellevue, Omaha, NE | 59.1 °F | 53 °F | 79% | SW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1160 ft | 8:44 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Piedmont/Wycliffe West 154St. & West Dod, Omaha, NE | 57.7 °F | 52 °F | 82% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1197 ft | 8:42 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET NW Omaha NE, Omaha, NE | 57 °F | -31 °F | 2% | NW at 9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1210 ft | 8:30 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| RAWS LOESS HILLS HITCHCOCK IA, Crescent, IA | 57 °F | 53 °F | 85% | West at 8 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1259 ft | 8:11 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| MesoWest LAPLAT , Offutt Air Force Base, NE | 62 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 6:10 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
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