A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jefferson and Saline counties in Nebraska until 9:15 p.m. Sunday. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until midnight for much of eastern Nebraska, including Omaha.
The WOWT Weather Authority has designated Thursday a weather alert day as a strong winter storm continues to impact areas of the Channel 6 News viewing area.
Nebraska counties covered by the warning include:
As forecast, blizzard conditions persisted through much of the night Wednesday as a strong storm dumped between 5 and 8 inches of snow across a wide area. The storm knocked down power lines, closed some roads and made driving treacherous. High winds and blowing snow continue to make travel difficult.
All the major school districts in the Omaha metro closed. A number of major businesses and government organizations announced late starts for Thursday.
Any flights out of Eppley Airfield before 8:30 a.m. Thursday were canceled and delays were still expected for arrivals and departures later in the day.
