As low pressure aloft deepened from western Nebraska into South Dakota, thunderstorms developed across central and eastern Nebraska during the early to mid afternoon hours.  Temperatures climbed into the 70s and 80s and dew point  temperatures in the 60s created moderately unstable conditions across the region.  Several lines of severe thunderstorms moved across the area producing some wind damage along with several reports of large hail.

Hail in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 13:10:00 to 19-MAY-13 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail was mostly nickel-size but a few reached quarter-size.

Hail in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 14:33:00 to 19-MAY-13 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail was accompanied by thunderstorm winds which caused tree damage in town.

Hail in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 15:15:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail fell along with thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 15:36:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMAHA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to 2 inches in diameter fell in the Auburn area.  The hail was accompanied by wind gusts that were measured at 80 mph by home weather equipment.

Hail in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 16:26:00 to 19-MAY-13 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 14:35:00 to 19-MAY-13 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 65 to 70 mph downed trees in the Plattsmouth area, some of which caused vehicle and house damage.  The winds were accompanied by hail that reached half dollar-size.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 19:58:00 to 19-MAY-13 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAIG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Home weather equipment measured a thunderstorm gust of 64 mph from a line of storms that bowed out through the Craig area before weakening.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 15:30:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A home weather station measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 80 mph.  This same storm caused damage around the Nemaha area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 15:35:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEMAHA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 to 80 mph destroyed one grain bin and partially flattened two others near Nemaha.  Some other outbuilding and tree damage was noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 15:15:00 to 19-MAY-13 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds estimated at around 60 mph were accompanied by hail around quarter-size.

Hail in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 19-MAY-13 17:55:00 to 19-MAY-13 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager