Severe storms swept through the Plains on Thursday, creating significant weather hazards and alerts for over a million people, particularly in Omaha, Nebraska. Although Omaha itself was less affected, tornadoes were sighted in Iowa, sparking intense warning sirens. The evening storms brought dangerous winds exceeding 80 mph and baseball-sized hail to regions like Schuyler, creating hazardous conditions. While the storms generated considerable concern, damage reports were minimal. An alarming Tornado Emergency alert was issued for a strong tornado in Essex, Iowa, emphasizing the ongoing risk as nightfall limited visibility for storm chasers and local authorities.
The first round of severe storms pushed through the Plains, putting over 1 million people at risk with Omaha caught in the storm's bull's-eye.
Despite warning sirens blaring in Omaha, the strongest storms missed the city while tornadoes were recorded in nearby Iowa, including a significant twister.
Video captured by storm chasers showed a tornado in Missouri Valley, Iowa, while eastern Nebraska faced winds exceeding 80 mph and hail.
The National Weather Service heightened alerts to a Tornado Emergency for a twister near Essex, Iowa, marking a particularly dangerous situation.
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