Thunderstorm Wind in Keith County, Nebraska

Thunderstorm wind gust of 58 MPH measured at this location.

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours of July 23 across the Sandhills, southwestern and portions of central Nebraska. This activity developed in advance of an approaching cold front. As the afternoon progressed, activity became better organized and severe over Keith County mid afternoon. As storms tracked east into Lincoln and Custer Counties, they maintained their intensity into the evening hours. A couple of tornadoes were reported in Custer County. Elsewhere, hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter, along with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 MPH were reported.