Deep low pressure over Minnesota and Wisconsin brought a prolonged period of  very strong winds to much of eastern Nebraska.  Especially hard hit was an area from around Omaha west through Columbus and then north through Albion and Norfolk.  Wind gusts of 58 to 63 mph were measured across much of that area, with a prolonged period of sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph observed from around Columbus north and northwest through Albion and Norfolk.

High Wind in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and a few gusts of around 60 mph prevailed for several hours across the county based on observations at surrounding sites.

High Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and with a peak gust of 61 mph was recorded by the Awos at Albion.  The winds caused several fires to burn out of control around the area.

High Wind in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Reported by: AWOS

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and with peak gusts of around 60 mph likely occurred based on observations at surrounding sites.  The strong winds tipped over at least 1 semi near Schuyler.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 14:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph were observed for a few hours in Douglas county with a peak gust of 62 mph at the NWS office near Valley and 64 mph at Eppley Airfield.  The winds caused scattered tree damage in town.

Strong Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 30.00 ES
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and a few gusts near 55 mph caused scattered tree damage across the county and especially in the Fremont area.

High Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Newspaper

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and gusts of 50 to 60 mph, based on observations at surrounding sites, likely buffeted much Butler county.  These strong winds caused a picnic shelter to collapse in David City.

High Wind in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and a few gusts of around 60 mph prevailed for several hours across the county based on observations at surrounding sites.

High Wind in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 10:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and a few gusts of around 60 mph prevailed for several hours across the county based on observations at surrounding sites.

High Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and a few gusts of around 60 mph prevailed for several hours across the county based on observations at surrounding sites.

High Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 18-OCT-12 11:00:00 to 18-OCT-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Sustained winds of 35 to 43 mph and with a peak gust of 63 mph was recorded by the Awos at Columbus.  The winds caused scattered tree and sign damage around Columbus and also flipped several empty boat lifts at area lakes.