Strong southerly winds ahead of southeastward moving cold front in eastern Nebraska.  Newly worked fields for spring planting combined with dry conditions caused zero visibilities on various sections of highways.  The blowing dust created an 11 car accident on Interstate 80 near Goehner, were there were several injuries.

Dust Storm in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 09:00:00 to 30-APR-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple reports of blowing dust occurred across across Seward County'resulting in near-zero visibility on highways.  An 11 car accident occurred near Goehner on Interstate 80, causing the closure of the Interstate.  Several injuries were reported.

Strong Wind in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 13:00:00 to 30-APR-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station 3 miles east of Friend report a 49 MPH wind gust.

Strong Wind in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 13:55:00 to 30-APR-18 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 51 mph wind gust was measured at Wayne Municipal Airport.

Strong Wind in RICHARDSON, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 13:42:00 to 30-APR-18 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 48 mph wind gust was measured at Falls City Airport.

Strong Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 12:41:00 to 30-APR-18 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 48 mph wind gust was measured at Columbus Airport.

High Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 12:37:00 to 30-APR-18 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58 mph wind gust was measured at Lincoln Airport.

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 12:15:00 to 30-APR-18 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A gust to 51 mph was measured at Blair Airport.

Strong Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 13:48:00 to 30-APR-18 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 55 mph wind gust was measured at Tekamah Airport.

Strong Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 13:55:00 to 30-APR-18 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 48 mph wind gust was measured at Albion Airport.

Strong Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 12:22:00 to 30-APR-18 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A measured gust to 52 mph occurred at Eppley Airfield in Omaha.

Strong Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 13:43:00 to 30-APR-18 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 52 mph wind gust was measured at Norfolk Airport.

Strong Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 30-APR-18 11:55:00 to 30-APR-18 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A gust to 49 mph was measured at a mesonet station 3 miles northeast of Duncan.