weather

Websites offer information, resources for Iowa flood victims

Associated Press — Fri, 31 May 2013 18:27:45 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two new websites are offering support to Iowa residents in areas hit by recent storms and flooding.

Drought conditions improve in Nebraska

Associated Press — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:57:31 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The recent rain has helped alleviate drought in Nebraska, but most of the state remains dry with the worst conditions being reported out west.

Nearly a dozen tornadoes reported during Wednesday's storms in Nebraska

Associated Press — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:20:11 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The National Weather Service says nearly a dozen tornadoes have been reported in south-central and southeastern Nebraska but no injuries.

NWS: three tornadoes hit southeast Nebraska Monday night

Katie Schubert — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:15:06 +0000

The National Weather Service says three tornadoes touched down in southeast Nebraska Monday night.

Iowa, Nebraska snowstorm likely helped plants

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:38:59 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The wet snow that covered parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa likely didn't hurt many newly planted flowers and vegetables.

Drought eases in farm belt but not over yet

Associated Press — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:19:45 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A cool, rainy spring is easing dry conditions in parts of the nation's farm belt that saw the worst of last year's drought.

BBB warns of scams following severe weather

Katie Schubert — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:32:27 +0000

The Better Business Bureau is warning of scams following severe weather earlier this week.

Impact-based warning system to provide specifics about severe weather

Katie Schubert — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:38:28 +0000

Starting Monday, you’ll notice new wording in warnings issued by the National Weather Service.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska, Iowa

Katie Schubert — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000

This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week.

American Red Cross Offers New Tornado App

Cheril Lee — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:06:06 +0000

The American Red Cross recently launched its official Tornado App for iPhone and Android Smartphone users.