"Tornadoes and Severe Storms Batter Nebraska and Iowa"

Thousands in Lincoln, Nebraska, lost power as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area, with 2,700 Lincoln Electric System customers and 161 Norris Public Power District customers affected. The storm, which began in western Nebraska, spawned multiple tornadoes, leading to numerous warnings across several counties. The National Weather Service reported 14 tornadoes in the state, with significant activity in Keith County and warnings extending to Lancaster and other counties. The situation is ongoing, with updates from local weather services.