Jordan Bakar

ALT Maps that show individual probability of severe weather hazards later today.

ALT There is a level 3 of 5 risk of severe weather across portions of eastern NE and southwest IA this evening. Hazards include hail up to 2-3" in diameter, a couple of tornadoes, and damaging winds up to 60-70 mph. The timing of the greatest threat is 5 PM to 10 PM.

ALT A map showing the probability of winter weather impacts Tuesday night and Wednesday.

ALT Map showing the severe weather outlook for Friday. There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) across northeastern Nebraska, a slight risk (level 2 of 5) in eastern Nebraska, and an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) in extreme eastern Nebraska, and a moderate risk (level 4 of 5) across west central Iowa. Chance of rain Friday afternoon: 60-80% Chance of thunderstorms: 30-60% Chance of severe thunderstorms: 5-45% Highest potential in our area is across eastern Nebraska into western Iowa between 4pm and 7pm. What to do Outdoor plans? Stay weather aware Have Multiple Ways to Receive Warnings

ALT Three maps show the threat of severe hail (15-29% chance within 25 miles of any point in most of the area) Severe wind (15-45% chance of gusts of 74mph or more within 25 miles of a point... chances increasing from west to east) And tornadoes (2-8% within 25 miles of any point).

ALT Two graphs show the timing threat for Omaha and Red Oak. Both cities show the peak threat times near 5pm... with wind gusts the most likely threat. The threats begin around 1pm and end around 8pm.

ALT Map showing chance of moderate winter impacts Tuesday Afternoon through Wednesday morning. Moderate impacts include hazardous driving conditions, power outages, and closures/disruptions to infrastructure. Details: An impactful storm system will arrive early Tuesday morning initially as rain with some thunder possible. A transition from rain to snow will occur Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Snow amounts remain uncertain at this time. Northwest winds increase to 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Even with light snow, the strong winds will result in reduced visibilities and difficult travel. Any periods of heavier snow could result in blizzard conditions. The main forecast change is that a high wind watch has been issued. Overall forecast confidence is medium-high.

ALT Map showing chances for at least 2" of snow Tuesday into Wednesday. Values across the area are generally in the 30 to 50% range, highest as you move north and east into Iowa.

ALT Graphic showing the maximum wind gusts across the area for Tuesday night into Wednesday. Values are mostly 55 to 60 mph. Winds will gradually increase throughout the day Tuesday. Sustained northwest winds of 35 - 45 mph are likely by late Tuesday evening and will continue into early Wednesday. Gusts up to 60 mph are also possible. Winds could be strong enough to damage trees and power lines. A High Wind Watch has been issued for the entire area from noon Tuesday through noon Wednesday. These strong winds, when combined with snowfall, will result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities. Periods of heavier snow with these strong winds could result in blizzard conditions at times.

ALT An image showing the storm total precipitation amounts. Most of the area will see a half inch of rain with heavier amounts, possibly over an inch, along the east of the Missouri River.

ALT The image displays a map with a moderate risk (at least 40%) for excessive rainfall over east central Nebraska and west central Iowa, covering both Lincoln and Omaha, NE. A slight risk (at least 15%) for excessive rainfall is present over much of the remainder of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

ALT Map of severe weather outlook for Friday evening. Portions of southeast NE are at an ENHANCED risk (level 3 of 5). Most of the rest of the area is at a SLIGHT risk (level 2 of 5). Damaging winds are the primary threat, but hail, localized flooding, and brief tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The timing of the greatest threat is 6 PM to 11 PM. The chance of storms is 70-90%. The chance of severe storms is 15-45%.

ALT Three maps show where the threat of wind, hail, and tornadoes is highest. The biggest threat will be wind gusts over 60mph with 80mph possible. That threat stretches from O'Neil, NE to the KC metro with Lincoln and Omaha included.

ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 276 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 5:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota. The threats associated with this watch are a couple strong tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to apple size likely and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 1,905,812 person in the watch along with 849 schools and 81 hospitals.

ALT Image displays todays severe weather risk. A moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) is present east of a line from Rockport, MO to Harlan, IA to Fort Dodge, IA. An enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) is present east of a line from Beatrice, NE to Wahoo, NE to Storm Lake, IA. A slight risk (level 2 out of 5) is present east of a line from Superior, NE to Norfolk, NE to Vermillion, SD. The remainder of the area west of this line is in a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5). Threat assessment present a 4 out of 5 risk for hail over 2" in diameter, 3 out of 5 risk for wind gusts up to 70 mph, 3 out of 5 risk or tornadoes and 2 out of 5 risk for flash flooding. Timing of the greatest threat is 10 AM to 2 PM. There is a 60-90% chance of thunderstorms in the risk area. There is a 25-50% chance of a given storm being severe. What to do? Have multiple ways to receive warnings. Stay aware if you have outdoor plans.

ALT Rain this evening will turn to snow overnight, with moderate to heavy snow expected from 3 AM to 7 AM. Overnight and early Sunday commuters should expect slick road conditions along Interstate 80, with any remaining snowfall exiting the area by 10 AM.

ALT Map of forecast snowfall amounts Wednesday and Thursday highlighting a sharp cutoff in totals north of the main snowfall band in southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa.