Author Archives: Mark Vail
Chance of Severe Weather Tuesday and Wednesday
The next round of severe weather is expected to arrive Tuesday afternoon and evening. Very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes are all possible with the greatest risk during the afternoon/...
Apr 30, 2024
Governor Issues Disaster Declaration Following Storms
Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency declaration following last week's severe storms. Damage from thunderstorms, high winds, rain and reported tornadoes was significant with three counties covered ...
Apr 29, 2024 NE 511 NE DOT Traffic Cam
Husker Softball Schedule Revised - Double-Header Saturday Begins at 11 am
The Nebraska softball team has altered its weekend schedule against Northwestern at Bowlin Stadium due to forecasts of possible inclement weather.\ On Saturday, Nebraska and Northwestern will now play...
Apr 27, 2024 Jordan Opp/Nebraska Communications
UPDATED TIME FRAME: Flood Watch 4 PM Saturday Afternoon Through Sunday Afternoon
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible for portions of Iowa, including the following counties; Harrison, Mills, ...
Apr 27, 2024
More Severe Weather Forecast
Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa this afternoon and evening. All hazards are possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few strong tornadoes,...
Apr 26, 2024
Regents Set to Approve Dr Jeffrey Gold Appointment as University of Nebraska President
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet at 1 this afternoon to approve the appointment of Dr Jeffrey Gold as President of the University System. The 5-year agreement begins July 1st 2024...
Apr 26, 2024
Several Rounds of Severe Storms Possible Into The Weekend
Thunderstorms are expected to move through southeast Nebraska this morning into early afternoon with the potential for 40 to 50 mph wind gusts. Storms will become more widespread tonight with hail and...
Apr 25, 2024
Severe Storms Possible Into the Weekend
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will begin Thursday and persist throughout the weekend. Thunderstorms will become widespread Thursday night with localized flooding possible across much of...
Apr 24, 2024
Nebraska Economic Outlook Remains Positive Through Mid-Year
The March Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator dropped 1.31% following a 3.97% increase in February. The LEI is designed to predict economic growth 6-months into the future. Two of the six components o...
Apr 24, 2024
Nebraska March Unemployment Rate Unchanged from February.
Nebraska's unemployment rate at 2.5% was unchanged from February but up 0.5% from March 2023. Nebraska ranks fourth in the nation for low unemployment. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment ra...
Apr 19, 2024