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 –…
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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…
Moving to Blair, Nebraska? Things to Consider!
2023 March 22, WednesdayBlairToday Staff Blair, Nebraska, is a small yet vibrant city located in Washington County, in the eastern part of the state. Offering a welcoming community, affordable living, and access to various amenities, Blair is an appealing choice for those considering relocation. Before making the move, here are some key factors to consider:…
Last Night’s “Over-Hyped” Storm
BlairToday.com Staff2021 December 16, Thursday Do you remember the last truly “bad” storm that hit Blair? There was a windy, stormy night this year, true. But, the last dangerous storm was the 2014 nightmare of tennis-ball-sized hail and 100-mph wind that rocked Blair – and destroyed millions in property (Blair’s Woodhouse Ford made national news,…
“95 MPH” – It Started in Blair
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 10, Saturday A storm left nearly 200,000 people without power in the Omaha-metro area. It hit Blair around 11:45 PM last night. If you were up, you heard it rumble through town, right before most lost power at midnight. The storm careened through Fort Calhoun, Omaha, down through Plattsmouth and beyond. At…
It’s Hot, But How Hot Is It?
I asked someone yesterday if they knew what the forecast was for today. They said, “It’s gonna be hot. The high is supposed to be 106.” And, wow, that sounds hot. Actually, is hot. Not “sounds.” Really, that’s hot. So, the short answer is, “Yes, that’s hot for June 17.” The longer answer is more…