July 24, 2008, a semi-stationary front extended southeast across western Nebraska. Moist, unstable air flowed north for favorable severe thunderstorm development east of the panhandle.

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:40:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:44:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 20:48:00 to 24-JUL-08 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXWELL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:48:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 14:50:00 to 24-JUL-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 24-JUL-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage reported to garden with hail drifts 3 inches deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 15:55:00 to 24-JUL-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 24-JUL-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 15:25:00 to 24-JUL-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 17:50:00 to 24-JUL-08 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 18:48:00 to 24-JUL-08 18:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:32:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 15:13:00 to 24-JUL-08 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 16:25:00 to 24-JUL-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:25:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:25:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:30:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:35:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A Nebraska Department of Roads automated sensor on Highway 2 measured the strong wind gust.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 19:48:00 to 24-JUL-08 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The hail was driven by an estimated 60 mph wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 20:53:00 to 24-JUL-08 20:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: MULLEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The strong winds broke off 10 inch diameter tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 22:40:00 to 24-JUL-08 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The winds were reported by the KNOP television weatherman.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-08 13:50:00 to 24-JUL-08 13:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer