Omaha Storm: Power Outages, Highway Closures, and Fatalities
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-18T06:03:32.074Z
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A fierce winter storm brought Omaha and Douglas County to a standstill on February 17, leaving more than 15,000 residents without power and forcing the closure of major highways such as I-80 and...
A fierce winter storm brought Omaha and Douglas County to a standstill on February 17, leaving more than 15,000 residents without power and forcing the closure of major highways such as I-80 and I-480, the Omaha World-Herald reported. Emergency services, stretched thin by the severe weather, responded to more than 200 vehicle accidents.
The National Weather Service issued warnings for continued hazardous conditions extending into February 18, urging residents to avoid travel if possible, accordi
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