That W-H piece is a good read. Written late October of last year. I missed that one..Coyote wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2019 11:15 am Fewer tornadoes are hitting Nebraska as the deadly storms shift east, researchers say
If you look really close at that graphic, we in the Omaha metro are neutral, if not in the upward trend based on the data that article sites.
I think we're going to have to keep note of when the sirens go off cause of a storm, and when there is some sort of nearby event.. I can confirm the following:RockHarbor wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:22 pm I'm glad to at least see that article ackowledge SOMETHING for a change. Thanks for posting it. I even talked to a TV weather person in Omaha, and they said the storms & tornadoes were getting worse in Nebraska. And, I wanted to say: "Grrrrr! No they aren't! I know weather patterns here." (It has almost felt like... Nebraska being on a losing streak for years, and everyone is trying to convince me they are actually getting more touchdowns -- or something.)
I agree general thunderstorms are getting more viscious, soppy & drenching than when I was growing up. However, the sirens sounding seems more rare. Thats a good thing, of course, ultimately. I remember that afternoon/evening of that Bellevue tornado in 2017, it was really black & scary & chilling. In those moments, I remind myself: Dont go looking for tornadoes.
I'll give you this: 2018 was L A M E. Not a dern thing came within a 10 foot pole of Omaha last year. But, 2017 was actually on par. 2016 delivered our first tornadoes in a long time. I don't remember anything from 2015. 2014 carried the most menacing rotating thunderstorm in my memory on May 11th; it also saw the Blair thunderstorm that blanked much of the area with 4" hail, as well as the Pilger tornadoes. October 2013 was the Wayne tornado.RockHarbor wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:21 pm Growing up in Omaha, it wasnt unusual to be out with friends on a FRI & SAT night, and see simply a thunderhead cloud flashing lightning in the distance. Or, having to get out of the pool in the afternoon because of lightning. Or, to have a consistant march of severe storms coming through late into the night and wee hours of the morning, sometimes making you reluctant to fall asleep, incase a tornado did come. I can remember stormy patterns for a almost week at a time. In the late summer/early fall of 1990 (I think), right after school started up, I can remember having severe storms erupt almost every evening & night, sending the Omaha sirens to blare loudly, almost every night for most of a school week.
I've heard you say that remark before about the menacing, rotating thunderstorm in 2014. I remember that clearly, as it was so big & towering, making Omaha look like a tiny toy city on the plains beneath it. (Those thunderclouds can get larger & taller than Mt Everest, so when they pass over a city, the city does seem small.) And, I remember all the terrible hail in Blair. Yet, I missed the rotation you witnessed. I was actually with a large group of people in the basement of a building at the company I worked at, as the sirens were blaring. That day was exciting. I knew the whole day, while working & glancing out the windows and looking west, that something sinister was brewing. See, that's the excitement I love in Omaha -- although I don't want a disaster to really strike the city, like in terrible 1975 (of course).Busguy2010 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:26 amI'll give you this: 2018 was L A M E. Not a dern thing came within a 10 foot pole of Omaha last year. But, 2017 was actually on par. 2016 delivered our first tornadoes in a long time. I don't remember anything from 2015. 2014 carried the most menacing rotating thunderstorm in my memory on May 11th; it also saw the Blair thunderstorm that blanked much of the area with 4" hail, as well as the Pilger tornadoes. October 2013 was the Wayne tornado.RockHarbor wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2019 10:21 pm Growing up in Omaha, it wasnt unusual to be out with friends on a FRI & SAT night, and see simply a thunderhead cloud flashing lightning in the distance. Or, having to get out of the pool in the afternoon because of lightning. Or, to have a consistant march of severe storms coming through late into the night and wee hours of the morning, sometimes making you reluctant to fall asleep, incase a tornado did come. I can remember stormy patterns for a almost week at a time. In the late summer/early fall of 1990 (I think), right after school started up, I can remember having severe storms erupt almost every evening & night, sending the Omaha sirens to blare loudly, almost every night for most of a school week.
All were significant events, though not all affected the Omaha metro. But they were close. I don't remember everything exactly though, that's why I want to keep track moving forward.
Yeah the May 11th, 2014 storm was the rotating thunderstorm I was talking about, a supercell. Looking back on it, I bet the Blair storm had to have also been a rotating thunderstorm to produce that kind of hail. However, the vast majority of the storms we get are parts of squall lines that produce mostly straight-line winds and gust-front tornadoes, which are usually weak and short lived. That's what the Bellevue tornadoes were.RockHarbor wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2019 2:11 pm I've heard you say that remark before about the menacing, rotating thunderstorm in 2014. I remember that clearly, as it was so big & towering, making Omaha look like a tiny toy city on the plains beneath it. (Those thunderclouds can get larger & taller than Mt Everest, so when they pass over a city, the city does seem small.) And, I remember all the terrible hail in Blair. Yet, I missed the rotation you witnessed.
Did the area get some lightning?Busguy2010 wrote: Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:13 pm Looks like an alright amount of lightning associated with what's coming up. Should be here between 10 and 11, and be a relaxing show if it stays together.
It fell apart by the time it got here. It rained lightly well after midnight, but nothing more than that. I guess by the time I fell asleep, it looked like it could have rained a little more heavily.
At least the timing of it is looking good. I don't want to get too excited about it, though the 7pm-10pm range is great.
I heard we’re in the slight to marginal risk for severe weather tomorrow- mainly large hail..Busguy2010 wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:50 pmAt least the timing of it is looking good. I don't want to get too excited about it, though the 7pm-10pm range is great.
Yeah, we're in slight risk, which is 2 of 5. So its not much, but I don't remember how many times last year we were even at slight risk.Omaha Cowboy wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:44 pmI heard we’re in the slight to marginal risk for severe weather tomorrow- mainly large hail..Busguy2010 wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2019 2:50 pmAt least the timing of it is looking good. I don't want to get too excited about it, though the 7pm-10pm range is great.
I wouldn’t hold my breath for accumulating snow.. in the Omaha area at least...
Ciao..LiO...Peace
Keep us posted! 
Well, no, not nothing. Seemed like all of Omaha got a nice dotting of CG lightning between 10 and midnight and at one point it sounded like some pea sized hail fell for a brief time, as well as a better downpour closer to midnight. The severe thunderstorm that was headed directly toward Omaha lost some steam as the one that passed south of Bellevue took some of its energy. But, I watched several CG lightning strikes take place west of 680. It was cool to see the northward march of the main core of energy in the form of lightning. Wasn't weak thunder in the least, but also wasn't super impressive. It was a good, enjoyable thunderstorm.RockHarbor wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:53 pm So, what happened last night? Let me guess. The usual order: A weak crack of thunder? A dim flash of lightning? Basically, NOTHING?
It was basically the perfect thunderstorm. Came in around 9:45, delivered some good lightning and rain, but didn't go too far as to really hail or high-wind, and was essentially gone before you knew it.RockHarbor wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:34 pm Wow, that sounds like a decent one. Glad you got to see some of nature's fireworks. I just love late nights in Omaha, with a storm on its way. Its so exciting...
This video is very cool- that storm over the downtown skyline and a lightening strike-Busguy2010 wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2019 8:29 pmIt was basically the perfect thunderstorm. Came in around 9:45, delivered some good lightning and rain, but didn't go too far as to really hail or high-wind, and was essentially gone before you knew it.RockHarbor wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2019 7:34 pm Wow, that sounds like a decent one. Glad you got to see some of nature's fireworks. I just love late nights in Omaha, with a storm on its way. Its so exciting...
You’re welcome. I thought it was a cool video..showing the lightening strike on the First National Tower...RockHarbor wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 1:24 pm Thanks for posting that video. It was a perfect, decent, likable thunderstorm -- as mentioned. I do like how Downtown Omaha's face is pointed toward the East, so you can look at the skyline with a storm approaching from the West behind it.
Yes, that startled me. Just imagine being in Downtown Omaha, looking straight up at the FNC, when that happened. It would have been jolting, I imagine.Omaha Cowboy wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:50 pmYou’re welcome. I thought it was a cool video..showing the lightening strike on the First National Tower...RockHarbor wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 1:24 pm Thanks for posting that video. It was a perfect, decent, likable thunderstorm -- as mentioned. I do like how Downtown Omaha's face is pointed toward the East, so you can look at the skyline with a storm approaching from the West behind it.
Ciao..LiO...Peace
That did pan out. We had a couple-few 80+ days. Looks like the upcoming week could be closer to normal, if not cooler than normal, and I'm crossing my fingers for more rain. Saturday night/Sunday morning looks like it will be a bit shocking, given the relative warmth.
Info:Busguy2010 wrote: Mon May 06, 2019 5:24 pm Looks like they're saying it was officially an EF2 tornado in Lincoln.
Loos like several:RockHarbor wrote: Tue May 07, 2019 8:10 pm Wow... That may be Lincoln's first tornado ever. I dont think the city has ever been hit so far, as opposed to Omaha's count of several times.
