Lightning Show Captured Over Western Nebraska During Severe Storm

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27 June 2024 at 1:02 pm

A lightning-filled thunderstorm hit western Nebraska on Tuesday, June 25, bringing stormy conditions such as strong wind and hail to the area.

Footage filmed and posted to X by user @Dsnives shows dark storm clouds and several lightning flashes northwest of North Platte, Nebraska, on Tuesday evening.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook to remain in effect in the area until next Wednesday, with additional thunderstorms, large hail, damaging winds, and locally heavy rain forecast. Credit: @Dsnives via Storyful

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