A broken line of thunderstorms moved in eastern Nebraska as an intense upper level low pressure system lifted north into eastern Montana.  Strong south winds prevailed across the region ahead of the thunderstorms, and in some cases outflow from the storms added to the gradient winds producing wind gusts around or a little over 60 mph.  The strong winds caused scattered damage across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 23:12:00 to 24-MAY-10 23:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated at close to 60 mph downed a large tree branch on the north side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 23:10:00 to 24-MAY-10 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEEMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at close to 60 mph downed some 2 to 3 inch in diameter tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 23:15:00 to 24-MAY-10 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph blew a roof off of a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 22:02:00 to 24-MAY-10 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILBER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated at around 60 mph downed some tree branches of 2 inches or so in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 22:25:00 to 24-MAY-10 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm wind gusts, which were measured at 59 mph by the Asos at the Lincoln airport, occurred from southwest of Lincoln across the northwest side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 23:05:00 to 24-MAY-10 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm outflow reached 63 mph according to home weather equipment of an off duty NWS employee.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 21:55:00 to 24-MAY-10 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph blew windows out of some vehicles, destroyed farm outbuildings and overturned a center pivot.  Some power poles were also downed and at least one house sustained damage.  Most of the damage was on the southeast side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 22:10:00 to 24-MAY-10 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated at over 60 mph downed many large tree branches in town and also knocked over a least one power pole and power lines near Highway 15 and 708 Road.  The winds were from the main thunderstorm which followed a period of outflow winds that occurred some 20 to 30 minutes prior.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 23:07:00 to 24-MAY-10 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFFS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds estimated at around 60 mph downed large branches on a few vehicles and houses in the area.

Hail in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 23:05:00 to 24-MAY-10 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail up to golf ball-size was accompanied by thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph.  The hail caused extensive siding damage to at least one home south of Dodge.  There were some unverified reports of hail as large as softballs in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 21:44:00 to 24-MAY-10 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Outflow from thunderstorms were measured at 60 mph.  After the outflow moved through additional strong winds from the thunderstorms themselves caused scattered damage about 20 to 30 minutes later.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 21:58:00 to 24-MAY-10 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management estimated that thunderstorm wind gusts reached around 60 mph in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 23:00:00 to 24-MAY-10 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph cause scattered tree damage from south of Dodge into town.  Outbuildings and other property in the area sustained damage as well.  The winds were accompanied by hail that was at golf ball-size.