LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A severe thunderstorm with high winds, including a gust recorded at 91 mph, swept through Lincoln and the surrounding areas early Saturday morning.
The storm caused widespread tree damage and power outages, with more than 30,000 without power in Lincoln, and thousands out in Seward, Waverly and the surrounding areas as of 6:45 a.m.
Traffic Signals Out
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities reports 69 traffic signals are affected by the Saturday storm. Traffic signals are flashing yellow, flashing red, or are dark due to several power outages in the area. LTU is currently evaluating locations and time estimates for traffic signals to be restored.
LTU recommends if a vehicle approaches a dark traffic signal or flashing yellow or flashing red intersection, the driver should act as if the intersection is an all-way stop and proceed with caution.
Lincoln Parks and Recreation is evaluating potential tree damage and is currently coordinating cleanup efforts.
Current information on street closures is available at lincoln.ne.gov/closures or through the Waze mobile app.
Large tree falls on mobile home in Northwest Lincoln
A tree fell on a mobile home near NW 27th and West O in Lincoln. No injuries were reported.
Large tree falls on mobile home near NW 27th & West OBranched Oak Lake Emergency Response
There was an emergency response at the Branched Oak Lake campsites, where a 10/11 reporter could see multiple damaged campers and downed trees. There was a report of at least one person transported by ambulance.
Storm damage at Branched Oak Lake Sunday Morning(Ryan Swanigan)Technical Rescue in South Lincoln
Lincoln Fire and Rescue also responded to a technical rescue at an apartment near South 48th and Meredith Streets at 6:45 a.m. A tree could be seen inside the front end of an apartment, damaging much of the roof.
It’s unclear if anyone was injured. Neighbors could be seen examining the damage as the sun rose.
Trash is strewn around many neighborhoods as powerful winds knocked over bins.
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