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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Overview

A line of strong and severe thunderstorms went through the eastern portions of north central Nebraska last evening. These storms were along the southwest flank of a larger line that originally evolved from north central South Dakota that moved southeast into north central and northeast Nebraska. The severe storms produced one confirmed tornado, damaging wind gusts, and half dollar sized hail.

Damage was also reported in northern Holt county associated with a microburst. Damage included an empty grain bin that was destroyed, an uprooted tree, and a stock trailer that was tipped over. In addition, two pivots were overturned.

 

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