Damaging winds are expected throughout eastern Nebraska Wednesday

Weather forecasters say damaging winds are expected in the eastern and central parts of Nebraska on Wednesday, just days after devastating tornadoes that wreaked havoc in the midwest. 

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch starting Wednesday morning.

The threat for severe weather may develop as far west as the Columbus area and extend down into Omaha. 

Strong sustained winds between 25 and 40 miles per hour are expected in the region, with gusts of more than 65 miles per hour at times. 

The threat is highest from 2 to 6 PM when kids are in or leaving school.

Damaging winds are likely to bring down trees and power lines, making widespread power outages possible.