Thunderstorm Wind — Johnson, Nebraska

2023-07-04 · near Sterling, Johnson, Nebraska

Event narrative

Public reported via mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken.

Wider weather episode

Widespread severe weather was observed across Eastern Nebraska on the afternoon and evening of July 4. Storms initially were discrete or multi-clustered and produced mainly hail. The largest hail report was 2.75 inches near Tarnov in Platte County. A QLCS formed as storms merged along a cold front and strong wind gusts became the primary hazard. Numerous locations observed 60+ mph wind gusts. An estimated peak wind gust of 80 mph caused damage to trees and power poles near Weston.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1108009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.