A fast moving but potent storm system moved south from the eastern Dakota into Iowa during the day on the 18th. A cold front moved rapidly south across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa in the early morning. Behind the cold front, winds increased from the northwest across the area during the morning as high pressure built into the area. Northwest sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph were common, but isolated locations recorded higher winds greater than 58 mph with some light damage reported. The winds decreased by late afternoon as the storm system pushed off to the east.

High Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The wind gust was measured in Duncan, but several high wind reports were received across Platte County including a 60 mph wind gusts 2 miles northwest of Columbus and a 58 mph wind gust was measured by the AWOS at the Columbus airport.

High Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 18-JAN-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 18-JAN-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 11:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Isolated power outages were caused by downed power lines due to the strong winds.

High Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 10:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Reports from social media indicated frequent gusts to 60 mph in David City with a good deal of blowing dust.

High Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 10:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The strong winds produced some light damage across parts of the Omaha metro area including a Dairy Queen under construction in Elkhorn and the roof of a Douglas County West Pre-School being pealed back. Other reports included shingles being blown off of houses.

High Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 11:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 10:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Estimate based on surrounding observing equipment.

High Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 09:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Estimate based on surrounding observing equipment.

High Wind in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 11:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Estimate based on surrounding observing equipment.

High Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 18-JAN-14 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Estimate based on surrounding observing equipment.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 10:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Estimate based on surrounding observing equipment.

High Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 18-JAN-14 10:30:00 to 18-JAN-14 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Estimate based on surrounding observing equipment.