As intense low pressure tracked from Kansas into north central Nebraska, south or southwest winds of 45 to 65 mph developed over eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.  As the low moved north of the region, these winds became west or northwest across the area.  Although the wind began increasing over the region Friday evening 4/6/01, they were the strongest from around midnight CDT 4/7/01 lasting until early evening on the 7th, with the peak from midnight through 300 am.  Most reporting stations, either Asos, Awos or other, had sustained winds of 40 to 50 mph.  Stronger measured wind gusts included, 64 mph at Tekamah and the Valley NWS, 63 mph at Lincoln and Fremont, 60 mph at Norfolk, 58 mph at Harlan, Iowa, 56 mph at Beatrice, and at least 50 to 55 mph gusts at Columbus, Millard, Omaha Eppley Airfield and Clarinda Iowa.The strong winds caused areas of roof damage, most extensive in far northeast Nebraska, overturned a few semi-trucks, toppled trees, destroyed weaker farm out buildings, did minor structual damage to more well built buildings, and also damaged a few street and advertising signs throughout the region.  Although the damage was not widespread, there was scattered damage in almost every county in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa.  Among the most severe damage reported was to a church steeple in west Omaha in which the top 25 feet or so was partially toppled.  Also a tree was knocked through a home in Omaha, and a long section of copper roofing was torn off part of the Nebraska Capitol Building in Lincoln.   There was also major roof damage to the High School in Pender as well as at Dana College in Blair.  Estimates of damage to the two schools alone were around $40,000 to $75,000 each.  Hundreds to thousands of customers were without power for a while in Lincoln and Omaha and probably smaller communities as well.

High Wind in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

High Wind in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 06-APR-01 23:00:00 to 07-APR-01 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 50 M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.