Strong Wind — Douglas, Nebraska
2010-05-22 · Douglas, Nebraska
1
Direct deaths
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Sustained south winds of 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph caused a large tree limb to fall onto a 7-year-old boy killing him in midtown Omaha.
Wider weather episode
Strong gradient south winds downed a large tree limb in the Omaha area killing a 7-year-old boy.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 222594. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.