Samantha Pastorino

Traffic Anchor & Reporter @KETV | University Nebraska-Omaha Alumn |

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Happy Opening Day!!! Here's what to know for
navigating downtown Omaha during the College World Series https://t.co/yTVFEceNHK

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With storms and heavy rainfall, stay aware on the roads for potential flooding.
-Don't drive into flooded roads or around a barricade. Turn around, don't drown!
-Water may be deeper than it appears and can hide hazards.

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The storm is moving out of Omaha

Roads are wet but drying out

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Power Outages Right Now
2,640 OPPD customers
5,382 in Council Bluffs
4,283 in Cass County Nebraska

We are still live with wall-to-wall coverage

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There have been multiple crash reports on I-80 in both directions from I-L-Q all the way to 42nd

With heavy rain and strong wind, the roads are very hazardous right now

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Heavy rain is falling in the metro right now

Reports of 60-70 MPH winds in Cass and Waverly counties

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There’s a severe thunderstorm watch in the metro this morning!

KETV is live right now with updates as Meteorologist @SeanEversonKETV follows this severe weather

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Severe T-Storm Watch is in effect for most of the KETV viewing area, including the Omaha metro, until 10 a.m. Any stronger storms could produce very large hail, damaging wind gusts, and heavy rain. Best chances for severe activity will be before 8 a.m. in the Omaha metro.

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Severe T-Storm Warning issued for York Co. until 4:00AM. Half dollar size hail and 60 mph wind gusts possible.

[KETV NewsWatch 7 @KETV]

Parking during the CWS can feel complicated, but @SamPastorino is breaking down everything you need to know: https://t.co/xXS8q2Rw4y

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Cleared

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Police on scene now

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Police on scene now

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Keep right

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Keep right

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CRASH westbound I-80 near 42nd

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CRASH westbound I-80 near 42nd

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And Douglas Co

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Rain is coming down in parts of Sarpy and Pott Co!

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Rain is coming down in parts of Sarpy and Pott Co!

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CRASH 138th & Giles

[Sean Everson @SeanEversonKETV]

Can't rule out a shower/t-shower early this morning, otherwise expect another hot, humid, and breezy day. Expect highs in the mid 90s with feels like temps 95°-100°. Any PM stronger storms likely stay S/E of the metro. Better chance for strong storms late tonight-Thursday AM.

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Clear

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CRASH Southbound Hwy 75 at Capehart
This is right in the construction zone

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CRASH Southbound Hwy 75 at Capehart
This is right in the construction zone