A potent upper level disturbance combined with a fast-moving cold front and strong winds in the low levels produced sustained west to northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 70 mph across much of the western Nebraska Panhandle.

High Wind in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 16:53:00 to 26-MAR-12 16:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS wind sensor at the Alliance Airport measured a peak gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 18:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 19:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS wind sensor at the Scottsbluff Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater.

High Wind in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 18:42:00 to 26-MAR-12 19:42:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS site 13 miles west-southwest of Harrisburg measured wind gusts of 58 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 62 mph at 26/1942.

High Wind in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 15:43:00 to 26-MAR-12 16:43:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS site 10 miles south-southwest of Bushnell measured peak wind gusts of 59 mph.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 15:30:00 to 26-MAR-12 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS wind sensor at the Sidney Airport measured a peak gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 16:21:00 to 26-MAR-12 16:21:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR site 26 miles northeast of Harrison measured a peak gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 21:41:00 to 26-MAR-12 22:51:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR site 26 miles northeast of Harrison measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 62 mph at 26/2151.

High Wind in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 21:24:00 to 26-MAR-12 23:14:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR site 10 miles east of Harrison measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 60 mph at 26/2144.

High Wind in SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 19:53:00 to 26-MAR-12 19:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR site 19 miles east-southeast of Agate measured a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 21:20:00 to 26-MAR-12 23:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR site 15 miles south of Chadron measured sustained winds of 40 mph or greater, with a peak gust of 65 mph at 26/2150.

High Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAR-12 16:40:00 to 26-MAR-12 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS wind sensor at the Chadron Airport measured a peak gust of 60 mph.  The strong winds damaged the gymnasium at the Chadron High School.