A cold front moved slowly southeast across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during the day on July 24th. Ahead of the front, isolated thunderstorms developed during the early morning on the 24th as moisture returned to the region. Later in the day, extreme instability developed ahead of the front as temperatures soared into the upper 90s coupled with dew points in the mid and upper 70s. Two rounds of thunderstorms developed in association with the front. The first was in the late afternoon over east central Nebraska into southwest Iowa, and then a second round occurred as storms moved into the region from central Nebraska around midnight crossing into southwest Iowa early in the morning on the 25th. Both of these rounds produced isolated severe weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 02:50:00 to 24-JUL-15 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager, as well as media outlets, reported significant tree damage in the town of Wymore.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 18:35:00 to 24-JUL-15 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported tree limbs 8 to 10 inches in diameter were downed in the city of Plattsmouth.

Hail in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 18:55:00 to 24-JUL-15 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEATRICE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 25-JUL-15 00:28:00 to 25-JUL-15 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Twitter pictures indicated numerous tree branches down on the southeast side of Lincoln, some greater than 8 inches in diameter.

Hail in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 23:10:00 to 24-JUL-15 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A picture on social media indicated hail measured up 1.50 inches on the southeast side of the city of Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 23:11:00 to 24-JUL-15 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LNK)LINCOLN ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at the Lincoln Airport occasional gusted above 58 mph from 1211 am through 1231 am, with a peak wind gust measured at 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 23:15:00 to 24-JUL-15 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGNEW
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 23:10:00 to 24-JUL-15 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEWARD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous photos of tree damage were received from the city of Seward from the line of thunderstorms. Winds were estimated between 60 and 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 22:38:00 to 24-JUL-15 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIEND
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 22:50:00 to 24-JUL-15 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several branches reported blown down ranging from 1 to 15 inches in diameter.

Hail in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 24-JUL-15 22:50:00 to 24-JUL-15 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public