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Nebraska storm raises question: Are tornadoes, derechos now part of winter weather?
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Nebraska storm raises question: Are tornadoes, derechos now part of winter weather?

Meteorologists and climatologists say the straight-line winds and tornadoes that raced across the central U.S. on Wednesday were unlike anything they had seen before.
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February's temper tantrum: Bitter end to winter part of worrisome trend in Nebraska

Climate scientists don't agree on what, if any, role global warming might be playing in a harsh end to winter. Arctic outbreaks of this year's severity occur naturally but are fairly uncommon.

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Are white Christmases melting away with climate change?

How is global warming affecting snow cover and the chance, in general, for a white Christmas?

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Nebraska legislators, scientists make 11th hour bid for climate change study

As bad as things have been, Nebraska's weather will become more extreme because of global warming. And the state needs to prepare.

Nebraska flooding: One-third of Offutt Air Force Base underwater; at least 30 buildings damaged
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Nebraska flooding: One-third of Offutt Air Force Base underwater; at least 30 buildings damaged

Thirty buildings, including the 55th Wing headquarters and the two major aircraft maintenance facilities, had been flooded with up to 8 feet of water, and 30 more structures damaged.

Record snowfall, 'historic' bomb cyclone are forces behind devastating floods, blizzard
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Record snowfall, 'historic' bomb cyclone are forces behind devastating floods, blizzard

By itself, the 'bombogenesis' would not have dealt Nebraska such a crippling blow. Our harsh winter set the stage. When the two combined, they produced Nebraska's worst flooding in 50 years.

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A new Pentagon report says climate factors are a national security concern
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A new Pentagon report says climate factors are a national security concern

The analysis looks at 79 militarily significant installations, including Offutt Air Force Base.
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