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Eastern Nebraska may experience accumulating snow as a winter storm system moves through the region. Western and southwest Nebraska will see the heaviest snowfall, while areas south of Interstate 80 will be impacted by a second round of snow on Saturday. Eastern Nebraska and central Nebraska may see flurries until the dry air saturates. Accumulations in eastern Nebraska will not last long as temperatures warm up over the weekend.
The 2023 Orionid meteor shower will be visible in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa between Friday night and Saturday morning. Clear skies are expected, with the best viewing time being between midnight and dawn. The Orionids come from Halley's Comet and it's possible to spot up to 30 meteors per hour, although 10 to 20 per hour is more likely under a dark sky with no moon.
Eastern Nebraska is under an enhanced risk of severe weather on Sunday afternoon and evening, with large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes possible. It is recommended to have a weather safety plan in place and multiple ways to receive weather alerts. The main window for severe weather is between 5 p.m. and midnight. Lincoln and Omaha are both in the enhanced risk area. All modes of severe weather are possible, with large hail and damaging winds as the primary threats. Rain and thunderstorm activity will continue into the overnight hours but should clear by Monday morning.