Thunderstorm Wind in Richardson County, Nebraska

Thunderstorm Wind July 4, 2023 · Richardson County, Nebraska

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

NWS employee reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Dawson (40.0900, -95.8200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1108015. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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