A prolonged period of widespread high winds developed across the western Nebraska Panhandle. There were frequent gusts of 60 to 70 mph observed.

High Wind in SOUTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 18:20:00 to 18-FEB-16 23:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor on Highway 29 mile post 34 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 18:45:00 to 18-FEB-16 20:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor at Interstate 80 mile post 47 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 20:45:00 to 18-FEB-16 23:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor at Dalton on Highway 385 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 21:40:00 to 19-FEB-16 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor at Interstate 80 mile post 50 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 19:34:00 to 18-FEB-16 19:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Sidney Airport measured a peak gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 21:53:00 to 18-FEB-16 21:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Sidney Airport measured a peak gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in NORTH SIOUX, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 12:50:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor on Highway 71 north of Crawford measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 19-FEB-16 01:15:00 to 19-FEB-16 01:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor west of Scottsbluff measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 18:30:00 to 18-FEB-16 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Scottsbluff Airport measured a peak gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 19:00:00 to 19-FEB-16 04:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor at Banner Road and Highway 71 mile post 34.5 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 23:53:00 to 18-FEB-16 23:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Chadron Airport measured a peak gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 19-FEB-16 12:53:00 to 19-FEB-16 12:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Chadron Airport measured a peak gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 19-FEB-16 14:22:00 to 19-FEB-16 14:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Kings Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 20:30:00 to 19-FEB-16 03:45:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor southwest of Angora measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 21:30:00 to 18-FEB-16 23:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The NEDOR sensor at Lisco on Highway 26 mile post 81 measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher.

High Wind in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 22:53:00 to 18-FEB-16 22:53:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Alliance Airport measured a peak gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 19:15:00 to 18-FEB-16 22:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The UPR sensor west of Scottsbluff measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 61 mph at 18/2030 MST.

Avalanche in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 18:55:00 to 18-FEB-16 21:15:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The wind sensor at the Kimball Airport measured sustained winds of 40 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 61 mph at 181/1855 MST.

High Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 18:34:00 to 19-FEB-16 04:34:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Scottsbluff measured wind gusts of 58 mph or higher, with a peak gust of 83 mph at 18/2134 MST.

High Wind in DAWES, NEBRASKA
From 18-FEB-16 22:22:00 to 18-FEB-16 23:22:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Kings Canyon measured peak wind gusts of 58 mph.