Douglas County lifts burn ban as Omaha metro gets first rain since October

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - For the first time since October 27th, the Omaha area has received measurable rainfall.

On Sunday, 0.08 inches were recorded in the metro, and as of 2 p.m. on Monday, 0.20 inches have been recorded. This marks the first time the area has gotten over a tenth of an inch since October 12th.

Rain Yesterday — Rain Yesterday(WOWT)

Rainfall Totals Today — Rainfall Totals Today(WOWT)

As a result, the Douglas County Fire Chiefs lifted the burn ban issued on Nov. 13. Permits are still required for open burns other than fire pits.

Current Drought Conditions — Current Drought Conditions(WOWT)

Rainfall Amounts — Rainfall Amounts(WOWT)

The new rainfall totals will make slight improvements in the current moisture departure, although the area will still be in severe drought after factoring in the new totals.

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