Thunderstorm Wind — Sheridan, Nebraska

2024-07-03 · near Hay Spgs, Sheridan, Nebraska

$20K

Property damage

61 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Wind gusts estimated at 70 MPH blew off a roof on a shed, and downed a tree at this location. Vehicle and crop damage reported from wind and hail at this location.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed around midday over portions of the northwestern Sandhills and north central Nebraska. These storms developed ahead of a weak cold front and approaching upper level trough of low pressure. As the afternoon progressed, storms intensified, becoming severe, then persisted into the evening hours across the Sandhills into southwestern Nebraska. Hail up to ping pong ball size, thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 MPH and a tornado were reported with these storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1196597. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.