Severe Thunderstorms Expected Across Nebraska Thursday Night
Severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact central and western Nebraska on Thursday evening, July 30, extending into early Friday morning. The storms are expected to bring winds of 60-70+ mph, quarter to half-dollar-sized hail, heavy rainfall, and the potential for brief tornado spin-ups. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 p.m. CDT for these areas. Rainfall totals could reach 3-4 inches in some locations, with an average of 1.0-1.5 inches across eastern Nebraska. The storms will move from northwest to southeast, with Lincoln and Omaha likely experiencing the most activity between 10:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. Friday. High temperatures on Thursday range from 87°F to 100°F (30.5°C to 37.8°C), with high humidity levels due to dew points in the 60s and 70s. 
