Multiple tornadoes reported in central Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The National Weather Service received multiple reports of tornadoes on Thursday as severe storms pushed across Nebraska.

A twister touched down near Bertrand just after 2 p.m., according to the weather service. It was on the ground for about four minutes.

Bertrand is about 15 miles northwest of Holdrege.

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Another twister was spotted at 2:20 p.m. near Interstate 80 just east of the Overton exit, according to the National Weather Service.

It was “not fully condensed,” and the touchdown was brief, the weather service said.

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At 3:46 p.m., storm spotters saw a tornado about 15 miles south of Minden.

Radar also indicated a tornado near Hastings, according to the weather service.

And storm chasers spotted a “very brief” rope tornado south of Grand Island, the weather service said.

Thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and other severe weather are moving across the state.

Central Nebraska is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m.

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