Severe storm may dampen Fourth of July celebrations for parts of Nebraska

Watching the night sky this Fourth of July may take on a different meaning for some in Nebraska. Severe weather is expected to develop west of Lincoln in the late afternoon and evening hours and the Capital City may get some of the leftovers as the storm system moves through the state. A severe weather alert has been issued, although the risk is slight in the immediate Lincoln area. Storms are expected to develop between 4-6 p.m. in the Grand Island area, according to Alan Hickford, meteorologist with the National...