Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Damage Photos from the '75 Omaha Tornado

Apartment buildings on the west side of 72nd street, south of Pacific

Westgate Elementary School

Bergan Mercy Hospital

Creighton Prep School (72nd and Western)

Lewis and Clark Junior High School

Omaha Playhouse (left), Temple Israel (right)

Nebraska Furniture Mart (looking east)

U.S. Post Office south of Nebraska Furniture Mart (looking North)

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Destroyed Homes East of 72nd Street.

Destroyed Homes in the Westgate Subdivision

More Westgate Homes Destroyed

Closeup of roof of Nebraska Furniture Mart

Westgate Subdivision by I80

92nd Circle and Berry St.

72nd and Seward

The United Methodist Church near 72nd and Cass

Warehouse buildings Behind the Nebraska Furniture Mart (looking west)

Downtowner Motor Inn Looking north off of Dodge

Close-up Photo of the Downtowner Motor Inn

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