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This is the story of the 2024 Elkhorn tornado as it played out in the atmosphere above Nebraska, among people in its menacing path, and those in the weather office.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Nebraska and Iowa until 11 p.m. Monday. Heavy rain, lightning, damaging wind and hail are expected in spots.
Severe weather, including tornadoes, threaten the Great Plains and Midwest Monday into Tuesday.
Severe storms are expected Monday afternoon and evening.
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Five-star freshman Dylan Raiola heads into the summer as a frontrunner to start for Nebraska. That may make him an outlier among the blue-chip quarterbacks in his class.
An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
About 450 to 500 headstones were damaged by the tornado that swept through the Elkhorn area. Workers from multiple monument companies sprung into action.
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Storms are likely during the evening and overnight hours as a cold front moves over Nebraska and western Iowa. Heavy rain and lightning will be common and damaging wind and hail could occur in spots. Full details on the timing and threats here.
Former Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry still could be charged in Washington. But it hasn't happened, and the statute of limitations runs out in July.
Melissa Simons and Abby Magers both lost their homes in Friday's destructive tornado. A student started an online campaign that has raised $85,000 to help the teachers.
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Legislative District 23 candidate Jacob Wolff had a great life with his new wife in Florida, but as he told voters at an April 17 candidate forum in Cedar Bluffs, he came back home due to his love for his home state and desire to make a difference.
Former three-term David City mayor Alan Zavodny is seeking to be elected to the District 23 seat in the Nebraska state legislature, hoping to bring his past political experience and focus on property tax reform to Lincoln.
Larissa Schultz is the only Democrat seeking to be elected as the District 23 representative to the Nebraska Legislature in 2024, and she hopes to be selected by voters to represent rural living and issues in Lincoln.
People are finding photos and other items as far as 90 miles away from the tornadoes in Elkhorn and Blair and are trying to find the owners.
"After soliciting feedback from our coaches and staff, it was determined that the west sideline has a competitive advantage for our team," the Athletic Department said.
The funds budgeted for those positions will be reallocated to other priorities of the state or be used to lower property tax payments for Nebraskans, the governor said.
While a small chance of severe storms exists during the day today, the better chance is expected this evening and through the overnight hours. Damaging wind, hail, flooding, and tornadoes are all possible. Full details in our updated forecast.
A tornado watch has been issued for portions of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa until 10 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy rain and lightning will be common and damaging wind, hail, and tornadoes are possible.
In its preliminary assessment, the Omaha office has tallied 10 tornadoes within its coverage area: five rated an EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, two rated as EF2 and three listed as EF1.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely during the afternoon and evening today. Damaging hail and wind are expected in spots and tornadoes and flooding can't be ruled out. Get all the details on the hazards and storm timing in our latest forecast.
“I’ve probably never had more fun in my life in this job than I have in the last six weeks,” Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen said.
Julie Rhule, the wife of Nebraska's football coach, will open Drybar at SouthPointe Pavilions in June.
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