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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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| Overcast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 46F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph. |
| Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the North at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. |
| Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. |
| 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 73F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 63F. 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 SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%. |
| Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. |
| Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 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. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible. |
| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 51 | 46 | 59 | 47 | 63 | 48 | 55 | 48 |
| Wind | 10 mph WNW | 16 mph WNW | 13 mph NW | 8 mph NNW |
| Humidity | 83% | 66% | 56% | 77% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 88% | 93% | 87% | 70% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
6:00 AM
8:41 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 49 | 46 | 64 | 46 | 69 | 46 | 55 | 46 |
| Wind | 10 mph NNW | 13 mph NNE | 11 mph East | 7 mph East |
| Humidity | 88% | 53% | 44% | 73% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 0% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 52% | 41% | 27% | 22% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Clear |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:59 AM
8:42 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 43 | 41 | 64 | 51 | 69 | 53 | 60 | 51 |
| Wind | 8 mph ESE | 15 mph SE | 15 mph SSE | 9 mph SE |
| Humidity | 94% | 64% | 53% | 70% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 40% | 50% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 37% | 55% | 66% | 100% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Chance of Rain | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm |
| 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 | 56 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 71 | 62 | 66 | 64 |
| Wind | 10 mph SE | 12 mph SE | 10 mph SSE | 9 mph ESE |
| Humidity | 75% | 73% | 72% | 91% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 20% | 20% | 30% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Overcast | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Chance of a Thunderstorm | 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 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 78 | 71 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 9 mph South | 10 mph SSE | 12 mph SE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 99% | 100% | 76% | 97% |
| Chance of Precip. | 20% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Fog | Overcast | 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 | 65 | 65 | 73 | 67 | 81 | 71 | 69 | 69 |
| Wind | 8 mph SSE | 12 mph SE | 11 mph SSE | 11 mph SE |
| Humidity | 99% | 84% | 71% | 95% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| 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 | 66 | 66 | 73 | 67 | 86 | 72 | 74 | 69 |
| Wind | 11 mph SE | 14 mph SSE | 12 mph South | 10 mph SSE |
| Humidity | 96% | 80% | 62% | 86% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 100% | 99% | 80% | 50% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| 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 | 65 | 72 | 67 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 67 |
| Wind | 10 mph South | 12 mph SSW | 11 mph SSW | 9 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 95% | 83% | 66% | 85% |
| Chance of Precip. | 30% | 10% | 0% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 99% | 91% | 77% | 65% |
| Conditions | Chance of a Thunderstorm | Overcast | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:55 AM
8:47 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 69 | 63 | 79 | 64 | 74 | 66 | 71 | 66 |
| Wind | 8 mph South | 12 mph South | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 80% | 59% | 75% | 84% |
| Chance of Precip. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 56% | 57% | 68% | 73% |
| Conditions | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:48 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 65 | 79 | 67 | 80 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Wind | 7 mph SSW | 10 mph SSW | 7 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW |
| Humidity | 90% | 68% | 76% | 96% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Cloud Cover | 72% | 68% | 61% | 66% |
| Conditions | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sunrise & Sunset |
5:54 AM
8:49 PM
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| Hourly Forecast | 6AM | 12 Noon | 6PM | 12 Midnight |
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| Temp. | Dew Point | 68 | 68 | 78 | 69 | 79 | 72 | 70 | 69 |
| Wind | 4 mph SSW | 6 mph SSW | 4 mph SSW | 2 mph SW |
| Humidity | 99% | 73% | 79% | 98% |
| Chance of Precip. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 0% |
| Cloud Cover | 82% | % | % | % |
| 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 (KOFF) | 71 °F | 52 °F |
| Record (KOFF) | 86 °F (2004) | 40 °F (2008) |
| Yesterday | 76.9 °F | 57.1 °F |
| 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 | 6:00 AM CDT | 8:41 PM CDT |
| Civil Twilight | 5:28 AM CDT | 9:13 PM CDT |
| Nautical Twilight | 4:47 AM CDT | 9:53 PM CDT |
| Astronomical Twilight | 4:02 AM CDT | 10:39 PM CDT |
| Moon | 4:54 PM CDT (5/21) | 3:30 AM CDT (5/21) |
| Length Of Visible Light | 15h 45m | |
| Length of Day |
14h 41m
Tomorrow will be 1m 41s 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 Offutt | 58 °F | Overcast | 9:58 PM CDT |
| Omaha Millard | 58 °F | Overcast | 10:35 PM CDT |
| Omaha | 57 °F | Overcast | 10:17 PM CDT |
| Council Bluffs | 57 °F | Overcast | 10:35 PM CDT |
| Flight | To | ETA | Status |
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TCF3558 Newark, NJ |
KOMA | 10:41PM | On Time |
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EGF3930 Chicago, IL |
KOMA | 10:46PM | On Time |
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DAL1370 Atlanta, GA |
KOMA | 10:53PM | On Time |
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ASH2751 Charlotte, NC |
KOMA | 11:11PM | On Time |
| Flight Tracker by FlightAware | |
| Type | Condition |
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| Flight Rule: | MVFR (KOFF) |
| Wind Speed: | 11.0 kts. |
| Wind Dir: | 313° (NW) |
| Ceiling: | 2100 ft |
METAR KOFF 220258Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM BKN021 OVC029 15/11 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP065 T01470112 53014 $
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Spoken Nerd | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Mostly Cloudy, 44°F |
| Spoken Nerd | 8:00 PM CDT 2013-04-15 |
Mostly Cloudy, 44°F |
| Creighton Bluejays Baseball V. Kansas Jayhawks | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 45°F |
| Creighton Bluejays vs Kansas Jayhawks | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-16 |
Overcast, 45°F |
| Creighton Bluejays Baseball vs. Southern Illinois Baseball | 6:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 44°F |
| Jukebox the Ghost | 9:00 PM CDT 2013-04-19 |
Clear, 38°F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Tigers vs. Indians | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F |
| Yankees vs. Orioles | 7:05 PM EDT on May 21, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 81 °F |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Livorno vs. Brescia | 6:30 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 69° F/ 21° C |
| Empoli vs. Novara | 8:45 PM CEST on May 22, 2013 | Clear, High 68° F/ 20° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Coca-Cola 600 | 6:16 PM EDT on May 26, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks | 1:15 PM EDT on June 02, 2013 | Average High 81° F/ 27° C |
| Event | Date | Forecast |
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| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 | Partly Cloudy, 68 °F |
| Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial | 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2013 | Mostly Cloudy, 70 °F |
| Station Location | Temp. | Dew Point | Humidity | Wind | Precipitation | Elevation | Updated | Type | Website | |
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| Sunrise Subdivision, Bellevue, NE, Bellevue, NE | 56.4 °F | 50 °F | 80% | WNW at 7.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 10:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Sunrise, Bellevue, NE | 57.4 °F | 51 °F | 78% | ENE at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1096 ft | 10:43 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| North Bellevue/Kennedy Freeway, Bellevue, NE | 57.3 °F | 53 °F | 86% | NW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1178 ft | 10:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 49th and Dumfries Dr, Omaha, NE | 58.0 °F | 49 °F | 73% | North at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1160 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Bellevue NE , Bellevue, NE | 57 °F | 52 °F | 82% | WSW at 2 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1082 ft | 10:31 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| StormTracker (2N of AFWA), Bellevue, NE | 57.2 °F | 51 °F | 81% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1171 ft | 10:45 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Birchcrest, Bellevue, NE | 58.5 °F | 54 °F | 86% | NNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1056 ft | 10:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Southern Oaks - SW Bellevue, Bellevue, NE | 56.9 °F | 50 °F | 77% | NE at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1033 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Homer-Dogs Backyard, La Vista, NE | 58.1 °F | 52 °F | 79% | WNW at 0.0 mph | - / hr | 1012 ft | 10:33 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| APRSWXNET Bellevue NE , Bellevue, NE | 57 °F | 51 °F | 80% | SW at 0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1069 ft | 10:26 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Air Force Weather Agency, Offutt AFB, NE | 57.8 °F | 52 °F | 80% | West at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 10:42 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Olde Towne, Bellevue, NE | 58.1 °F | 56 °F | 94% | West at 3.1 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1050 ft | 10:39 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Carriage Hill, Papillion, NE | 56.6 °F | 50 °F | 79% | WNW at 3.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1043 ft | 10:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Shadow Ridge, La Vista, NE | 56.8 °F | 50 °F | 78% | WNW at 6.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1126 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| 78th Ave. & Seymour, Ralston, NE | 56.8 °F | 50 °F | 78% | North at 1.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1057 ft | 10:44 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| TwoSprings - SW Bellevue, Omaha, NE | 56.3 °F | 52 °F | 86% | WNW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1160 ft | 10:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| MesoWest SEYMO1 , Omaha, NE | 54 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 1096 ft | 9:00 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| IADOT Council Bluffs (I-80), Council Bluffs, IA | 58 °F | 52 °F | 81% | WNW at 7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 879 ft | 10:18 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Cimmaron Woods, La Vista, NE | 57.2 °F | 50 °F | 78% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1040 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| MesoWest LAPLAT , Offutt Air Force Base, NE | 58 °F | - | - | North at - | 0.00 in / hr | 975 ft | 9:20 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| UNO Dept. Geography / Geology, Omaha, NE | 55.5 °F | 49 °F | 78% | NW at 5.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1210 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| CarterLake.org, Carter Lake, IA | 57.3 °F | 49 °F | 75% | WNW at 1.7 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 980 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Millard, Omaha, NE | 56.7 °F | 47 °F | 70% | NW at 2.9 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1142 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Werner Ent. Omaha, Omaha, NE | 56.2 °F | 50 °F | 79% | North at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1168 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Lee Valley, Omaha, NE | 56.9 °F | 49 °F | 74% | NNW at 2.5 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1125 ft | 10:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cullom, NE, Plattsmouth, NE | 56.5 °F | 50 °F | 79% | WSW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 991 ft | 10:40 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Maple Village, Omaha, NE | 55.8 °F | 50 °F | 80% | North at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1165 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| StoneCrest, Omaha, NE | 56.7 °F | 29 °F | 34% | NW at 0.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1181 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Prairie Point 163rd and Q St, Omaha, NE | 55.6 °F | 50 °F | 80% | WNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1200 ft | 10:47 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| APRSWXNET Cedar Creek NE , Cedar Creek, NE | 56 °F | 51 °F | 82% | WNW at 6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1196 ft | 10:27 PM CDT | MADIS | ||
| Prairie View Estates, Louisville, NE | 56.3 °F | 51 °F | 82% | West at 12.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1197 ft | 10:42 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Piedmont/Wycliffe West 154St. & West Dod, Omaha, NE | 55.8 °F | 50 °F | 81% | NW at 2.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1197 ft | 10:42 PM CDT | Normal | ||
| Glenwood, Glenwood, IA | 57.4 °F | 50 °F | 77% | West at 1.6 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 1175 ft | 10:46 PM CDT | Rapid Fire | ||
| Cinnamon Acres, Omaha, NE | 55.9 °F | 48 °F | 74% | WNW at 4.0 mph | 0.00 in / hr | 0 ft | 10:41 PM CDT | Normal | ||
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