A tornado warned supercell approaches Minden during the evening of July 6, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
NEBRASKA — The 2025 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is officially underway.
The contest, sponsored by Nebraska Association of Emergency Management, National Weather Service, Nebraska National Guard, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and League of Nebraska Municipalities is part of the annual Severe Weather Awareness Week effort put together by emergency management directors/coordinators across the state.
The poster contest is open to all third-grade students in Nebraska public and private schools, as well as home-schooled students. Teachers
are encouraged to have students participate while teaching them about hazards of severe weather in Nebraska. While not specifically
designed to promote tornado awareness, tornadoes are the most common theme chosen for posters. Lightning and flooding are also
good topic choices.
The first-place winner in the state contest wins a $125 gift card. The second-place winner receives a $100 gift card, and the third-place
winner receives a $75 gift card. The Nebraska Association of Emergency Management provides the first, second and third place gift card
awards. The fourth-place poster winner receives a $50 gift card sponsored by the League of Nebraska Municipalities.
