BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 18, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As winter approaches, a local resident is taking steps to ensure that Blair’s most vulnerable citizens aren’t left out in the cold. Jon Randall is spearheading a volunteer snow removal service aimed at helping seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans in our community. The initiative, which…
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Los Expertos en Daños por Granizo de Blair
Blair, Nebraska (3 de septiembre de 2024) – Oye, ¿te acuerdas de la tormenta de granizo que hubo en Blair en julio? Fue una locura, dejó un montón de carros dañados. La camioneta de mi suegra quedó hecha un desastre, tanto que el seguro quería darla por pérdida total. Mi suegra estaba devastada, imagínate. Tiene…
Blair’s Newest Auto Experts
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 28) – When a vicious hail storm pummeled Blair this July, it left millions of dollars in vehicle damage in its wake. My mother-in-law’s car was among the casualties, pelted and pounded so severely her insurance company deemed it not worth fixing. They wanted to “total” it. This news devastated my…
Washington County Included in Governor Pillen’s Disaster Declaration Following Severe Storms
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 2, 2024) Nebraska is reeling from the impact of severe storms that swept through the state on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, prompting Governor Jim Pillen to declare a state of emergency for six counties: Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington. The storms brought wind gusts of up to 100 mph,…
Tornadoes Ravage Midwest: FEMA Steps Up Recovery Efforts in Nebraska and Iowa
Blair, Nebraska (May 22, 2024) – The recent wave of severe tornadoes has left a trail of destruction across the Midwest, hitting Nebraska and Iowa particularly hard. As residents begin the arduous task of rebuilding their lives, FEMA has mobilized to provide much-needed assistance and support. Tornado Impact and Immediate Aftermath On May 21, 2024,…
Blair, Nebraska: Dustbowl Ahead?
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (MARCH 20, 2024) In Blair, Nebraska, a Facebook thread started by Judi LaScala has evolved into a poignant discussion reflecting the community’s concerns over environmental conservation and the intersection with agricultural needs. LaScala’s post, questioning the widespread removal of trees, “Trees are what helped during the dust bowl. Shelterbelts. I dont get it,…
Blair Braces for Winter Storm
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 JANUARY 8, MONDAY) – The forecast is for a strong winter storm to hit today and through tomorrow. And, the temperature forecasts for the back half of the week are for brutal, bitter cold. On Facebook, there are some folks talking about it. From comical to downright apocalyptic, Blair residents are bracing…
Smoky Days Ahead for Blair?
In our quiet town of Blair, Nebraska, life has always been intertwined with nature’s rhythm. However, in recent weeks, the rhythm was disrupted, not by local happenings, but by a series of intense wildfires raging over a thousand miles away in Canada. Blair felt the effects of these fires in a rather unusual way –…
June 4, 2023: Nine Years Later, It Happened Again
The storm that hit Blair, Nebraska on June 3, 2014 is one we won’t ever forget. Hundred-mile-an-hour, straight-line winds that ripped through the town. There was hail the size of baseballs. Leaves shredded from trees. Houses pelted as if in a war zone. Car lots with millions in damaged vehicles. On June 3, 2014, Blair,…
Blair’s Cold April Weather: Is This Normal?
Blair, Nebraska, generally welcomes the arrival of spring with blossoming trees, blooming flowers, and milder temperatures. However, the city has also experienced its share of unusually cold and snowy April weather in the past. In this article, we delve into three notable examples of such weather events that have left their mark on April weather…