Thunderstorm Wind — Blaine, Nebraska

2025-07-15 · near Dunning, Blaine, Nebraska

Event narrative

Mesonet measured 60 MPH wind gusts at this location.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed south of an approaching cold front and in the vicinity of a surface trough of low pressure during the late afternoon hours of July 15th. Activity developed in Grant and southern Cherry County around 3 PM MDT and quickly became severe. Thunderstorm coverage became more widespread into the evening hours as activity tracked into the central and eastern Sandhills, as well as portions of north central Nebraska. One tornado was reported north of Mullen along with hail up to 2 inches in diameter and thunderstorm wind gusts up to 65 MPH.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1281762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.