Nebraska, tornadoes swept through the state, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The Omaha suburbs were hit particularly hard, with severe damage reported in several neighborhoods.
Homes were torn apart, trees uprooted, and power lines knocked down as the powerful storms ripped through the area. Residents were left shocked and devastated by the sudden and violent force of nature that had descended upon them.
Taylor Nicolaisen, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley, said Friday was the most tornado warnings the service had ever issued in a single day, at least 41. The previous record was May 12, 2023, with 33 warnings.
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“This is pretty historic,” he said. “For people who worry about this type of thing, this was a once-in-lifetime event. This only happens every few decades. But it could still be deadly and dangerous tomorrow.”
Omaha Fire Chief Kathy Bossman said crews had gone to the "hardest hit area" and had a plan to search anywhere someone could be trapped.
"They're going to be putting together a strategic plan for a detailed search of the area, starting with the properties with most damage," Bossman said. "We'll be looking throughout properties in debris piles, we'll be looking in basements, trying to find any victims and make sure everybody is rescued who needs assistance."
Texas to southern Iowa and western Illinois face the greatest chance for damaging storms.
The storms could unload damaging wind gusts and large hail, but an isolated tornado or two is also possible.
Some storms, especially in the southern portion of the risk area, could remain severe as they push east Sunday night.
Heavy, flooding rainfall is possible, especially in parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley.
By Monday, severe weather is forecast to become much more isolated. Any developing storms may be confined to the Gulf Coast.
Tornado Watches have been issued by the Storm Prediction Center from eastern Nebraska through East Texas and cover at least half a dozen states. FOX Weather confirmed that severe thunderstorms will likely be in parts of eastern Nebraska and impact other surrounding states.
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