On December 25th, a strong storm system brought a line of showers and thunderstorms during the morning and early afternoon to portions of western and north central Nebraska, followed by widespread high winds during the late afternoon and evening hours. The high winds were frequently sustained at 40 mph with wind gust to around 60 mph in some areas.

High Wind in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:30:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby Ainsworth AWOS recorded a wind gust of 60 mph with sustained winds up to 44 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Rock County.

High Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:30:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Ainsworth AWOS recorded a wind gust of 60 mph with sustained winds up to 44 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Brown County.

High Wind in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:30:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby Ainsworth AWOS recorded a wind gust of 60 mph with sustained winds up to 44 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Keya Paha County.

High Wind in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site near Brewster recorded sustained winds of 44 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Blaine County.

High Wind in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A nearby mesonet site near Brewster recorded sustained winds of 44 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Loup County.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 17:30:00 to 25-DEC-16 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet site near Sutherland recorded sustained winds of 43 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 55 mph were common across Lincoln County.

High Wind in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 18:45:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nearby Broken Bow ASOS recorded sustained winds of 44 mph. A Cooperative Observer southwest of Callaway recorded a wind gust of 66 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Logan County.

High Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 18:45:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Broken Bow ASOS recorded sustained winds of 44 mph. A Cooperative Observer southwest of Callaway recorded a wind gust of 66 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Custer County.

High Wind in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:30:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Valentine ASOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 66 mph.  Sustained winds of 40 mph or greater were common during the early to mid evening hours. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts over 60 mph were common across eastern Cherry County.

High Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 15:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nearby Sidney ASOS recorded sustained winds of 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph during the mid to late afternoon hours.  Westerly winds of this magnitude were common across Deuel County.

High Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 14:30:00 to 25-DEC-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Ogallala AWOS recorded sustained winds of 47 mph with a peak gust of 61 mph. Westerly winds of 40 mph or greater with gusts to around 60 mph were common during the mid to late afternoon hours across Keith County.

High Wind in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nearby McCook ASOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.  Sustained winds of 40 mph or greater were common during the late afternoon to early evening hours. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph were common across Hayes County.

High Wind in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nearby McCook ASOS recorded a maximum wind gust of 60 mph.  Sustained winds of 40 mph or greater were common during the late afternoon to early evening hours. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 60 mph were common across Frontier County.

High Wind in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:45:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nearby Ord ASOS recorded a sustained wind of 47 mph with a peak wind gust of 64 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Wheeler County.

High Wind in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 19:45:00 to 25-DEC-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Nearby Ord ASOS recorded a sustained wind of 47 mph with a peak wind gust of 64 mph. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Garfield County.

High Wind in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Nearby O'Neill AWOS recorded a wind gust of 62 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph at times. A mesonet site near Butte also recorded a 58 mph wind gust. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Boyd County.

High Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 25-DEC-16 21:00:00 to 25-DEC-16 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

O'Neill AWOS recorded a wind gust of 62 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph at times. Westerly winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to around 60 mph were common across Holt County.