Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Nebraskas Eastern Panhandle Tuesday Evening Damaging Winds Expected

## Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Nebraska’s Eastern Panhandle Tuesday Evening: Damaging Winds Expected ### Nebraska’s Eastern Panhandle is under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday evening, with damaging winds expected. The storms are expected to develop in the late afternoon or early evening and move across the Panhandle into western Iowa and northeast Kansas. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the following counties in Nebraska: Banner, Box Butte, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan, and Sioux. According to the NWS, the storms could bring damaging winds up to 70 mph, hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and heavy rain. There is also a risk of tornadoes. Residents in the affected areas should be prepared to take shelter if a tornado warning is issued. They should also secure loose objects outdoors and bring pets indoors. The NWS advises people to stay informed about the weather forecast and to listen for updates from local news and weather sources.