An approaching warm front became the focus for severe thunderstorms as a strong upper level disturbance lifted northeast on May 23, 2010. The severe thunderstorms produced hail up to golfball size, wind gusts to 70 MPH and a few funnel clouds as the storms raced northeast across southwest Nebraska.

Funnel Cloud in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 22:51:00 to 23-MAY-10 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A funnel cloud was reported near the fairground which is northwest of the city of North Platte.

Funnel Cloud in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 22:40:00 to 23-MAY-10 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 19:54:00 to 23-MAY-10 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CURTIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 20:15:00 to 23-MAY-10 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 19:22:00 to 23-MAY-10 19:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: ENDERS RES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 19:45:00 to 23-MAY-10 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: MADRID
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 19:47:00 to 23-MAY-10 19:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: MADRID
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 19:53:00 to 23-MAY-10 19:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: MADRID
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 22:30:00 to 23-MAY-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORDEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 23:00:00 to 23-MAY-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVIEW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 01:10:00 to 24-MAY-10 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-10 00:45:00 to 24-MAY-10 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AINSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 23:02:00 to 23-MAY-10 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported an estimated 70 MPH wind gust at mile marker 173 on Highway 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 21:00:00 to 23-MAY-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSELMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative weather observer reported 4 inch tree branches broken and a corral fence blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-10 22:30:00 to 23-MAY-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A farmer reported tree branches of 5 to 6 inches in diameter broken.