Storm potential for April 17, 2025

A TORNADO WATCH is now in place for much of eastern Nebraska through midnight, April 18, 2025.

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There is a chance for strong to severe storms Thursday evening for much of eastern Nebraska. We are in a level 1-3 “Marginal”, “Slight”, and “Enhanced Risk” for severe storms.

Here is what those different levels mean:

Large hail is going to be the main concern. Some areas may see 2″+ hail, which is bigger than a golf ball.

An isolated tornado is also a possibility, especially in the brown 5% area.

Damaging wind is also a possibility. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph will be possible.

After the storms Thursday night, we cool off dramatically. Highs may not make it to 60 degrees Friday.

We remain cool all the way through Easter weekend with another rain chance on Easter Sunday.

We have quite a few rain chances next week, too!

Chief Meteorologist Rusty Dawkins 
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