60,000 people left without power across eastern Nebraska after powerful storm

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Tens of thousands of people were left without power across Lincoln and neighboring communities Saturday morning.

As of 9:20 a.m., roughly 30,000 Lincoln Electric System customers were without power, and similar number of customers with Norris Public Power District were also powerless.

Nebraska Public Power District only reported a little over 1,000 customers without power.

A severe thunderstorm with high winds, including a gust recorded at 91 miles per hour, blew through Lincoln and the surrounding areas early Saturday morning.

A spokeswoman with LES said crews are out across Lincoln assessing damage to power lines and other infrastructure. Workers are addressing damage from both fallen tree limbs and lightning.

It’s unclear when power will be restored across Li