First Alert 6 Welcomes Matt Serwe to the Weather Team The First Alert 6 Weather team is excited to announce the return of Matt Serwe to the Omaha metro. Serwe will join Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord and Meteorologist Emily Roehler at the WOWT weather desk in April as the new Chief Meteorologist. His role will focus on providing weeknight viewers with timely updates on weather developments in the region. Serwe is leaving the Minneapolis area, where he served as the weekend meteorologist at KSTP. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, holding a degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Additionally, he has earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from The American Meteorological Society. The move marks Serwe’s return to Omaha, a city where he previously worked as a morning news meteorologist for nine years. During his time there, he played a key role in covering significant weather events, including the twin EF-4 tornadoes that struck Pilger, Nebraska, and the severe flooding that impacted the area in Spring 2019. Serwe expressed enthusiasm about rejoining the team, highlighting his deep connection to the region and its weather history. His experience and expertise are expected to enhance the team’s ability to deliver accurate and impactful forecasts. For real-time updates and breaking news, viewers are encouraged to follow the First Alert 6 livestream. The station’s streaming app is available for download on TV platforms, or users can access the content through their preferred streaming service. This ensures audiences stay informed about weather conditions and emergency alerts as they unfold.#first_alert_6 #matt_serwe #rusty_lord #emily_roehler #wowt_weather_desk
First Alert 6 Weather Day: Tracking Severe Storms in the Metro Area Friday has been designated a First Alert 6 Weather Day due to the risk of two separate rounds of severe weather. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Friday. A second wave of storms is expected this evening, with strong winds and southward gusts potentially reaching 45 mph. These conditions could push afternoon high temperatures into the 60s. The evening storms, which are developing, may bring wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes as they move toward the east-southeast during the late afternoon and evening. The most likely timeframe for these storms is between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The highest risk for tornadoes is anticipated in the southeast counties, extending further south into Kansas and Missouri. The storm activity is expected to subside relatively quickly, with calm conditions returning overnight and into the weekend for most areas. A Winter Weather Advisory is active for the northwestern counties, warning of icy road surfaces and up to 1 inch of snowfall. This advisory will remain in place until noon Saturday. The weekend is forecast to bring nearly ideal weather, with temperatures in the 50s on Saturday and the 70s on Sunday. The only potential inconvenience on Sunday will be gusty winds from the south-southwest, reaching up to 35 mph. Light rain showers may occur next week, though the chances are minimal. Temperatures are expected to drop back to the 50s for much of the following week.#severe_storms #tornado_watch #winter_weather_advisory #first_alert_6 #kansas_missouri
