Established in 1859, Lancaster County is Nebraska’s second most populated county. Lancaster County is a growing and dynamic community.
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ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 163 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 10:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Iowa and Nebraska. The threats associated with this watch are a few tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to tennis ball size likely and scattered gusts up to 80 mph likely. There are 2,804,517 people in the watch along with 1137 schools and 96 hospitals.
ALT Map of severe weather outlook for Tuesday. Far eastern Nebraska and western Iowa are in an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5). Damaging winds and hail are the primary threats, but a tornado cannot be ruled out. Current timing favors the 2 pm to 8 PM timeframe. Chance of storms is 40-80%. Chance of severe storms is up to 40%.
ALT This figure is titled Storms and Heavy Rain for Wednesday. One map shows the potential for severe weather. There is a marginal risk for portions of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. This includes Columbus, Fremont, and Omaha. There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms for portions of southeast Nebraska. This include Lincoln, Beatrice and Falls City. Severe hazards include hail up to the size of quarters, wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, and a tornado or two. There is also a slight risk for heavy rain and flash flooding across much of the area. This includes Lincoln, Omaha and Norfolk.
ALT This figure is titled Storms and Heavy Rain for Thursday. One map shows the potential for severe weather. There is a marginal risk for portions of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. This includes areas southeast of a line from Beatrice, NE to Onawa, IA. Severe hazards include hail up to the size of quarters, wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, and a small chance for a tornado or two. There is also a marginal to slight risk for heavy rain and flash flooding across much of the area. This includes Lincoln, Omaha and southwest Iowa.
ALT This graphic displays a tornado warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 3:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Ceresco NE, Valparaiso NE and Malcolm NE. This warning is for Western Lancaster County in southeastern Nebraska, Eastern Seward County in southeastern Nebraska, Southeastern Butler County in east central Nebraska and Southwestern Saunders County in east central Nebraska. The threats associated with this warning are a radar indicated tornado and golf ball sized hail. There are 48,723 people in the warning along with 13 schools and 1 hospital.
ALT Title says Tonight's Severe Storm Potential. Highest local risk, level 3 out of 5, or an enhanced risk. Map shows that enhanced risk over most of central and eastern Nebraska staying just west of Omaha and the Missouri River. Along the Missouri River and areas in southwest and west-central Iowa are in a level 2 out of 5 risk, or slight risk for severe storms. Threats expected are hail up to two inches in diameter, wind gusts up to 70 mph, possible tornadoes, and flash flooding. Text says, what to expect. There is a 70 to 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. There is a 15 to 30 percent chance of individual storms becoming severe. Hail will be the most common hazard. Timing of greatest threat will be between 6 PM and 12 AM. What to do. Outdoor plans? Stay weather aware. Have multiple ways to receive warnings.
