Dust Storm in Keith, Nebraska

Severe thunderstorm wind gusts up to around 70 MPH produced blowing dust along Interstate 80 in western Keith County. Reduced visibility due to the blowing dust, led to a 16 car pile up on Interstate 80 near mile marker 118. One fatality and 5 injuries were reported in the accident.

Strong to severe thunderstorms initiated over far southwestern Nebraska and the Nebraska Panhandle during the late afternoon hours of May 30th. As this activity progressed slowly east into the evening hours, numerous large hail and damaging wind gusts were reported. A couple of tornadoes were also reported. Hail up to 3.5 inches in diameter and thunderstorm wind gusts up to 72 MPH were reported.