Watch: Video shows moment straight-line winds tear roof from Nebraska State Penitentiary

LINCOLN, Neb. – Damage assessments are continuing at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln after powerful straight-line winds tore the roof from two dormitory-style housing units at the facility over the weekend.

Officials with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) said the extensive damage occurred just after 5 a.m. local time Saturday, and dramatic security camera video showed the moment the incident occurred…

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