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ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 134 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 7:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. The threats associated with this watch are a few tornadoes possible, scattered hail up to tennis ball size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph likely. There are 1,998,864 people in the watch along with 963 schools and 92 hospitals.
ALT National Weather Service Omaha/Valley, NE, weather forecast for severe weather potential on April 9, 2026. A satellite map shows severe storm potential for southeast Nebraska and western Iowa. Highest potential (red shading) is for southeast Nebraska, including cities like Lincoln, Beatrice, Falls City, and Red Oak. Thunderstorms with small hail (grey shading) are possible for a wider region to the north and west, encompassing cities like Sioux City, O'Neill, Norfolk, Albion, and Columbus. Hazards list includes isolated hail up to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts up to 70 mph, a brief tornado possible, and locally heavy rainfall. Storm development is expected this afternoon in southeast Nebraska, with intensification as storms move east-southeast. Actions include having multiple ways to receive warnings and moving indoors if thunder is heard. The date is April 9, 2026, and time is 12:01 PM.
