A large, linear complex of severe thunderstorms began rolling out of Western Nebraska into South Central Nebraska just before midnight on June 7th, passing southeast through much of the region during the early morning hours on the 8th. This fast-moving MCS was fueled by an environment very supportive of severe weather, featuring deep-layer shear of 40 to 50 knots, a southwesterly low level jet of 45 to 60 knots, and most unstable CAPE of 2000 to 3000 J/kg. Due to a well-established cold pool with this forward-propagating system, damaging winds gusts of 60 to 70 MPH were common across areas west of Highway 281, and north of Highway 6. The most significant damage impacted the Lexington area in Dawson County, especially the north side of the city, where an apartment complex sustained considerable roof and ceiling damage. Based on a storm damage survey, winds in this area were estimated to reach 105 MPH. Although damaging winds were the main story with these storms, there were also a few reports of hail up to quarter size.

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 07-JUN-10 23:56:00 to 07-JUN-10 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAVENNA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUN-10 00:00:00 to 08-JUN-10 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were knocked over, causing an intersection in town to be blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUN-10 00:07:00 to 08-JUN-10 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORD
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUN-10 00:57:00 to 08-JUN-10 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EAR)KEARNEY ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUN-10 01:09:00 to 08-JUN-10 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILTNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-JUN-10 23:15:00 to 07-JUN-10 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 91.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The main impact noted across town was tree damage with many large branches broken and a few trees uprooted. The most significant damage occurred at an apartment complex where several windows on the west side of the buildings were blown out.  In addition, the roof to one of the buildings was uplifted and a small part of the roof covering was lost.  The ceiling in one of the apartments on the top floor partially collapsed.  A small utility shed was also destroyed, several wooden fences were blown down, two power poles in town were broken, and a large unattached garage had the door blown in and the north wall collapsed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 07-JUN-10 23:47:00 to 07-JUN-10 23:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERTRAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 07-JUN-10 07:50:00 to 07-JUN-10 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUP CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-JUN-10 22:35:00 to 07-JUN-10 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOTHENBURG
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-JUN-10 22:49:00 to 07-JUN-10 22:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOTHENBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 07-JUN-10 23:36:00 to 07-JUN-10 23:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.