A deep low pressure system dropped southeast from Manitoba, Canada into the Great Lakes on this Thursday. As the low moved into the Great Lakes, its forward progress slowed considerably. The upper-level flow was highly amplified and it was approaching the axis of the upper-level trough. The slowing resulted in a very tight pressure gradient. At noon, the central pressure of the low was 993 mb over Lake Superior, with the pressure of the high 1040 mb over Idaho. The result was an extremely windy day, with the strongest winds occurring from late morning to late afternoon. Peak sustained winds were above 40 mph for at least one hour across the region. At Hastings, Grand Island, and Ord, winds were sustained at more than 40 mph for up to 4 hours. The highest peak wind gusts were mostly between 55 and 65 mph. The highest peak gusts included 65 mph at Ohiowa, in Fillmore county, and 73 mph at Norman, in Kearney county. Four small grass fires occurred across South Central Nebraska as well. Blowing dust was widespread, with the visibility as low as 2 miles in some locations.

High Wind in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 14:55:00 to 16-JAN-14 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The York Airport AWOS measured a wind gust of 58 MPH.

High Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 12:04:00 to 16-JAN-14 12:04:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Hastings Airport ASOS measured a wind gusts of 62 MPH at 12:04 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

High Wind in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 13:07:00 to 16-JAN-14 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site located 2 miles northwest of St. Libory measured wind gusts of 58 MPH at 12:13 p.m. and 62 MPH at 1:07 p.m.

High Wind in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 12:46:00 to 16-JAN-14 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site located 2 miles northeast of Norman measured wind gusts of 64 MPH at 12:01 p.m. and 73 MPH at 12:46 p.m.

High Wind in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site located 1 mile northwest of Cozad measured a wind gust of 66 MPH.

High Wind in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 13:15:00 to 16-JAN-14 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS located in Grand Island measured a wind gust of 64 MPH.

High Wind in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 01:39:00 to 16-JAN-14 01:39:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A measured wind gust of 63 MPH was recorded by the Ord Airport ASOS.

High Wind in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 13:07:00 to 16-JAN-14 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site located 6 miles south of Glenvil measured wind gusts of 60 MPH at 11:17 a.m. and 61 MPH at 1:07 p.m.

High Wind in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:47:00 to 16-JAN-14 10:47:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site located 2 miles west-southwest of Ohiowa measured wind gusts of 60 MPH at 10:08 a.m. and 65 MPH at 10:47 a.m.

High Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 13:55:00 to 16-JAN-14 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Kearney Airport AWOS measured a gust of 61 MPH.

High Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 13:15:00 to 16-JAN-14 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Lexington Airport AWOS measured a wind gust of 59 MPH.

High Wind in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site located 2 miles west-southwest of Ohiowa measured a sustained wind speed of 45 MPH.  This site also measured wind gusts of 60 MPH at 10:08 a.m. and 65 MPH at 10:47 a.m.

High Wind in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.  A mesonet site located 2 miles northwest of St. Libory measured wind gusts of 58 MPH at 12:13 p.m. and 62 MPH at 1:07 p.m.

High Wind in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 02:23:00 to 16-JAN-14 02:23:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust of 63 MPH was recorded by a mesonet site located 1 mile south of Wood River.

High Wind in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Ord Airport ASOS measured a sustained wind speed of 48 MPH.  A wind gust of 60 MPH was also measured at 12:05 p.m.

High Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Aurora Airport AWOS measured a sustained wind speed of 43 MPH.  Gusts at or above 58 MPH were recorded by automated sites in surrounding counties.

High Wind in GREELEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher. A mesonet site located 2 miles northeast of Norman measured wind gusts of 64 MPH at 12:01 p.m. and 73 MPH at 12:46 p.m.

High Wind in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Automated stations from surrounding counties measured sustained speeds of 40 MPH or higher.

High Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Kearney Airport AWOS measured a sustained wind speed of 41 MPH.  The AWOS also measured a gust of 61 MPH at 1:55 p.m.  A mesonet site located 2 miles south of Elm Creek measured a sustained wind speed of 43 MPH.

High Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Lexington Airport AWOS measured a sustained wind speed of 48 MPH.  The AWOS also measured wind gusts of 58 MPH at 12:35 p.m. and 59 MPH at 1:15 p.m. A mesonet site located 1 mile northwest of Cozad measured a wind gust of 66 MPH at 1:23 p.m.

High Wind in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Central Nebraska Regional Airport ASOS located in Grand Island measured a sustained wind speed of 43 MPH.  The ASOS also measured wind gusts of 64 MPH at 1:15 p.m., 62 MPH at 12:22 p.m. and 58 MPH at 10:36 a.m.

High Wind in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The York Airport AWOS measured sustained speeds of 44 and 47 MPH.  The AWOS also meaured a wind gust of 58 MPH at 2:55 p.m.

High Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Hastings Airport ASOS measured a sustained wind speed of 48 MPH. The ASOS also measured wind gusts of 58 MPH at 11:20 a.m. and 62 MPH at 12:04 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

High Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 16-JAN-14 10:00:00 to 16-JAN-14 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site located 3 miles east-southeast of Fairfield measured a sustained wind speed of 42 MPH.  A mesonet site located 6 miles south of Glenvil measured wind gusts of 60 MPH at 11:17 a.m. and 61 MPH at 1:07 p.m.