High Wind — South Sioux, Nebraska

2022-04-23 · South Sioux, Nebraska

Event narrative

RAWS mesonet station Agate (AGTN1) measured maximum wind gust 3 miles east-northeast of Agate.

Wider weather episode

Strong storm system for late April resulted in heavy snow and high winds for portions of the Nebraska Panhandle. The initial low passage resulted in a brief period of high winds late on the 22nd near Scottsbluff resulting in structural damages to multiple buildings, including the airport. High winds continued on the 23rd along with heavy snowfall along the Pine Ridge in the northern Panhandle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1014099. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.