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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Overview

An intense low pressure system moved across the Central Plains and into the Great Lakes on March 19th, bringing strong to severe thunderstorms, widespread heavy snow, and strong to damaging winds to much of the Midwest. The NWS Omaha coverage area experienced all of these hazards, with thunderstorms developing during the early morning hours, including one that produced quarter sized hail near Fort Calhoun, NE. The rain switched over to sleet through the morning and eventually heavy, wet snow, with thundersnow occurring for a few hours. In addition, 50-70+ mph wind gusts were observed with the falling snow, leading to near 0 visibility and widespread damage to trees and power lines, with numerous power outages across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Many roads and highways were also closed throughout the event.

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