OMAHA — Flood and storm warnings have been issued for much of Nebraska as storms rumble across the state.
The National Weather Service said Wednesday that flooding is expected in several southeast Nebraska communities, including Beatrice and Pawnee City.
High winds have accompanied the storms. A gust of 69 mph was reported near Thedford in north-central Nebraska and a gust of 62 mph was recorded near Friend in southeast Nebraska.
The service says nearly 3 inches of rain was reported just west of Doniphan.
As of 8 a.m, the Lincoln Airport had received 0.2 inches.
There is a 60% chance of storms Wednesday night for southeast Nebraska. "The threat for flash flooding will increase along and south of the I-80 corridor with locally heavy rainfall resulting in accumulations ranging anywhere up to 2 to 3 inches" by Wednesday night, the National Weather Service said.
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