Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Damage Photos from the '75 Omaha Tornado

Apartment buildings on the west side of 72nd street, south of Pacific

Westgate Elementary School

Bergan Mercy Hospital

Creighton Prep School (72nd and Western)

Lewis and Clark Junior High School

Omaha Playhouse (left), Temple Israel (right)

Nebraska Furniture Mart (looking east)

U.S. Post Office south of Nebraska Furniture Mart (looking North)

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Destroyed Homes East of 72nd Street.

Destroyed Homes in the Westgate Subdivision

More Westgate Homes Destroyed

Closeup of roof of Nebraska Furniture Mart

Westgate Subdivision by I80

92nd Circle and Berry St.

72nd and Seward

The United Methodist Church near 72nd and Cass

Warehouse buildings Behind the Nebraska Furniture Mart (looking west)

Downtowner Motor Inn Looking north off of Dodge

Close-up Photo of the Downtowner Motor Inn

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