Author Archives: Mark Vail
Precipitation Chances Increasing Thursday through Saturday
A strong cold front moving through the State has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Wind Advisory from 6 am to 12 noon (details below). Along with that there is a slight chance of some s...
Mar 31, 2026 3-31-26 NWS
High Fire Danger Conditions Forecast
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for a large part of Southeast Nebraska and Southwest Iowa from 12 Noon to 9 this evening. North to Northwest winds are forecast today at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 3...
Mar 27, 2026 3-27-26 NWS
RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 10 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA... The area under this alert includes Seward, Lancaster, Otoe, and Sali...
Mar 26, 2026
February Gaming Tax Receipts Decline Slightly From January
Statewide gaming tax receipts were down 1.7% in February compared to January and totaled almost $5.3 million. Lincoln's WarHorse Casino tax receipts were down 5.7% at just over $1.5 million. Lincoln a...
Mar 26, 2026
Fire Weather Concerns Through The Weekend
The combination of strong winds and low relative humidity is shaping up for possible Extreme Fire Weather concerns. The latest National Weather Service details include wind gusts Saturday in Southeast...
Mar 26, 2026 3-26-26 NWS
LFR REMINDER: Red Flag Warning Means DO NOT BURN ANYTHING - ANYWHERE
Lincoln Fire and Rescure Public Information Officer MJ Lierman has requested media help get the word out today that: A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY This means in Lincoln DO NOT TRY ...
Mar 21, 2026
Red Flag Warning 11 AM Saturday Until 4 AM Sunday
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 4 AM CDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no l...
Mar 20, 2026 NWS
HIGH WIND WARNING 7 AM SUNDAY UNTIL 1 AM MONDAY - WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
Sunday Morning Update: ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very strong winds with periods of snow will lead to greatly reduced visibility. Occasional whiteout...
Mar 14, 2026
Red Flag Warning Issued Thursday from 12 to 9 PM
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. A previous Fire Weather Watch is no lo...
Mar 11, 2026 National Weather Service
Pedestrian Struck Saturday Night on O Street
About 9:40 Saturday evening a 25-year-old man crossing O Street near 23rd street was struck by an East bound vehicle. The man was taken to a local hospital where his injuries are considered non-life t...
Mar 08, 2026 Photo: Chris Lofgreen, KLIN News