Emily Roehler

2 months ago | ktiv.com | Emily Roehler |Gina Dvorak

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - About a hour after a tornado touched down north of the Omaha-metro, another tornado was reported near a small Iowa town about 30 miles east. The tornado near Oakland, Iowa, was reported at about 8 p.m. Nearly an hour later, there was serious concern about a very large tornado that was passing through the Essex, Iowa, area; but darkness was making it difficult for storm chasers and meteorologists get a clear view of the storm activity there.

2 months ago | kyoutv.com | Emily Roehler |Gina Dvorak

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Several tornados were witnessed across the area as severe weather moved across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. First Alert 6 Weather is waiting for confirmation from the National Weather Service about how many tornados there were, but we do know that Bennington and Manley in Nebraska and Randolph and Essex in Iowa were impacted. As of 9:30 p.m., the tornado watch had been cleared for all but a few counties in western Iowa.

Aug 15, 2024 | wowt.com | Emily Roehler

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A slight risk for a spotty t-shower ends around 8PM and the rest of our Thursday night looks pleasant and dry. Skies clear overnight and Friday starts off comfortable and cool with a low of 63 for the Metro. We will warm fast to a high of 88! It'll be a hot day with highs between 85-90 for most. With humidity factored in, it will feel more like 90 by the late afternoon for the Metro... humidity will be a factor through the weekend as well.

Aug 13, 2024 | wowt.com | Emily Roehler

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - We are on first alert for approaching storm chances overnight. The first round will be here by early Wednesday morning with another, potentially stronger, evening round. This is why we've made Wednesday a 6 First Alert Weather Day. The first round likely arrives in the metro after 2AM and could still be ongoing during the AM commute...

Aug 11, 2024 | wowt.com | Emily Roehler

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A cool and cloudy Sunday closes with increasing rain chances. After 7PM we can't rule out a sprinkle or two, but storm chances will get going after 9PM. The severe risk keeps to W Nebraska tonight with weaker thunderstorms expected locally. Some small hail and gusty winds will be possible but should remain well below severe thresholds. They'll become more widespread after midnight with storms likely prior to sunrise Monday. The last of any lingering showers end by 10AM.