Deep low pressure over eastern Colorado into the Nebraska panhandle caused a tight surface pressure gradient and very strong southerly winds.  Strong southerly winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common from late morning, through the afternoon and evening hours on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.  The strong winds were responsible for overturning at least two semi trucks, as well as damage to road signs, homes, and businesses.  The strong winds were also responsible for the spread of a wildfire across Keith, McPherson, and Arthur counties, which burned approximately 6000 acres.

High Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Thedford AWOS reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph at 350 pm CST.  Sustained southerly winds of around 40 MPH or greater with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph occurred throughout Thomas County during the afternoon and early evening hours.

High Wind in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong southerly winds occurred across Logan County.  Sustained southerly winds of around 40 MPH or greater with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph occurred through the afternoon and early evening hours.  Nearby Thedford AWOS reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph at 350 pm CST.

High Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Broken Bow ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 303 pm CST.  Sustained southerly winds of 35 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed from the afternoon into the early evening hours throughout Custer County.  The strong winds caused a tractor trailer to overturn on Highway 92 five miles east of Arnold.

High Wind in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained southerly winds of 40 mph, frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph, and estimated peak wind gusts of 60 mph occurred during the afternoon and early evening hours throughout Frontier County.  The nearby McCook ASOS reported sustained winds of 40 mph or greater through much of the late morning, afternoon and early evening hours with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph.

High Wind in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Southerly winds were estimate to be 40 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph throughout the afternoon hours.  The nearby Ainsworth AWOS reported sustained southerly winds of 40 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph between 1 pm and 530 pm CST. The strong southerly winds were common throughout Rock County.

High Wind in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained southerly winds of 40 mph, frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph, and an estimated peak gust of 60 mph were occurred from late morning through the afternoon hours throughout Keya Paha County.  The nearby Valentine ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 68 mph at 515 pm CST.

High Wind in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained southerly winds of 35 mph, frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph, and estimated peak wind gusts of 60 mph were observed during the afternoon and early evening hours throughout Hayes County.  The nearby Imperial ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph at 211 pm and 412 pm MST.

High Wind in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained southerly winds of 35 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed from late morning into the early evening hours throughout McPherson County.  Nearby North Platte ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 454 pm and 518 pm CST.  The strong winds caused powerlines to produce sparks at 1130 am MST, which ignited a grass fire 15 miles north of Paxton in Keith County. The wildfire burned approximately 6000 acres in Keith, McPherson, and Arthur counties.

High Wind in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bessey RAWS site at Halsey National Forest reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 453 pm CST.  Sustained southerly winds of around 40 MPH or greater with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph occurred throughout Blaine County during the afternoon and early evening hours.

High Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MS
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Ainsworth AWOS reported sustained southerly winds of 40 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph between 1 pm and 530 pm CST.  The strong winds caused a semi truck to overturn at 445 pm CST, on the Highway 20 overpass 5 miles east of Ainsworth. The strong southerly winds were common throughout Brown County.

High Wind in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained southerly winds of 35 mph, frequent gusts in excess of 45 mph, and estimated gusts to 58 mph were observed from the afternoon into the early evening hours throughout Loup County.  The nearby Broken Bow ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 303 pm CST.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The North Platte ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 454 pm and 518 pm CST.  Sustained southerly winds of 35 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed from late morning into the early evening hours throughout Lincoln County.  The strong winds caused signs on Interstate 80 to be blown down near Sutherland.

High Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 08:00:00 to 13-APR-10 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Ogallala AWOS reported sustained southerly winds of around 40 MPH or greater with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph between 1130 am and 230 pm MST. Strong southerly winds occurred across Keith County from late morning through the afternoon hours.  The strong winds caused powerlines to produce sparks at 1130 am MST, which ignited a grass fire 15 miles north of Paxton. The wildfire burned approximately 6000 acres in Keith, McPherson, and Arthur Counties.

High Wind in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 08:00:00 to 13-APR-10 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sustained southerly winds of 35 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed from late morning into the early evening hours throughout Arthur county.  The strong winds caused powerlines to produce sparks at 1130 am MST, which ignited a grass fire 15 miles north of Paxton in Keith County. The wildfire burned approximately 6000 acres in Keith, McPherson, and Arthur counties.  Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were reported by the Arthur County emergency manager at 1 pm MST.

High Wind in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 09:00:00 to 13-APR-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Valentine ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 68 mph at 515 pm CST.  Sustained southerly winds of 40 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed from late morning into the early evening hours throughout eastern Cherry County.

High Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 08:00:00 to 13-APR-10 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Imperial ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph at 211 pm and 412 pm MST.  Sustained southerly winds of 35 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph were observed during the afternoon hours throughout Chase County.  The strong winds caused roof damage to a home and business in Imperial.

High Wind in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 08:00:00 to 13-APR-10 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong southerly winds occurred across Perkins County from late morning through the afternoon hours.  The nearby Ogallala AWOS reported sustained southerly winds of around 40 MPH or greater with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph between 1130 am and 230 pm MST.

High Wind in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 13-APR-10 08:00:00 to 13-APR-10 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Strong southerly winds occurred across Hooker County during the afternoon and early evening hours. Sustained southerly winds of around 40 MPH or greater with frequent gusts in excess of 50 mph occurred through the afternoon and early evening hours.  Nearby Thedford AWOS reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph at 350 pm CST.