This was the first event of an unsettled weather pattern that set up over the central Plains for the last several days in May. Warm moist air was returning to eastern Nebraska as a warm front moved north into the area. Temperatures climbed into the 80s and dew points increased into the 60s by late afternoon over central Nebraska. This led to increasing instability, and eventually scattered thunderstorms by early evening. Thunderstorms initially developed over far northeast Nebraska during the evening hours, but as more thunderstorms moved into northeast Nebraska late in the evening, a forward propagating complex developed and moved southeast across eastern Nebraska eventually exiting into northeast Kansas and southwest Iowa. Initially isolated large hail fell, but as the line of thunderstorms developed, sporadic wind damage was produced over parts of northeast and east central Nebraska.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-13 01:25:00 to 27-MAY-13 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered 3 inch tree limbs were reported downed by the strong winds near the 61st and Blondo area of central Omaha. A measured wind gust to 67 mph occurred in the Miller Park area resulting in tree and power line damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-13 00:37:00 to 27-MAY-13 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A measured gust of 77 mph was recorded at the Fremont Airport. As these winds moved through the city tree and power line damage was scattered throughout the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-13 23:12:00 to 26-MAY-13 23:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds near 60 mph resulted in a highway sign being blown down in the Norfolk area.

Hail in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-13 02:39:00 to 27-MAY-13 02:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 27-MAY-13 03:26:00 to 27-MAY-13 03:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-13 22:30:00 to 26-MAY-13 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree branches were blown down in the city of Tilden from the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-13 23:39:00 to 26-MAY-13 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees branches of 6 to 8 inches were reported downed by the strong winds in the city of Stanton. There were also reports of downed power lines.

Hail in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-13 20:35:00 to 26-MAY-13 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VENUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 26-MAY-13 21:57:00 to 26-MAY-13 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement