Isolated thunderstorms early in the evening produced large hail and landspout tornadoes across parts of far southwest Nebraska and the northern Sandhills. The cells eventually merged into a linear system, resulting in more widespread wind damage in north central Nebraska.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:49:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter measured a 67 mph wind gust south of North Platte.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAPPELL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A Union Pacific mesonet station measured a 58 mph wind gust.

Hail in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 17:05:00 to 08-JUL-20 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail west of Springview.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 17:25:00 to 08-JUL-20 17:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Nebraska mesonet site near Grant measured a 58 mph wind gust.

Hail in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 17:39:00 to 08-JUL-20 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail near Springview.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-20 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVIEW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power lines were downed in Springview. A roof was also torn off a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 18:46:00 to 08-JUL-20 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELSMERE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public estimated 60 mph wind gust near Elsmere.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A trailer was moved 30 feet. A building was blown down (structure type unknown).

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:12:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees were blown down in Stuart.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:20:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELSMERE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported golf ball size hail.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:23:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail in Hershey.

Hail in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:24:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department reported tennis ball size hail north of Thedford.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:25:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PINE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Nebraska mesonet site south of Long Pine measured a 75 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:30:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Severe winds knocked out power to Atkinson.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 19:34:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer southwest of Atkinson estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 20:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AINSWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public estimated 60 mph wind gusts north of Brewster.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 20:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter estimated 70 mph wind gusts at Maywood.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 20:03:00 to 08-JUL-20 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWAN LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public estimated 70 mph wind gusts near Amelia.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 20:10:00 to 08-JUL-20 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds knocked out power to Newport.

Hail in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 20:13:00 to 08-JUL-20 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball size hail southwest of Thedford.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 21:14:00 to 08-JUL-20 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROKEN BOW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were downed, blocking a road in Broken Bow.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 21:19:00 to 08-JUL-20 21:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BBW)BROKEN BOW ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

KBBW measured a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 21:45:00 to 08-JUL-20 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public estimated 60 mph wind gusts near Westerville.

Tornado in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 16:50:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotters, among other sources, confirmed a landspout tornado west of Grant. Photographic evidence supported a brief touchdown in an open field. No damage was reported.

Tornado in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 16:55:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: VENANGO
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotters reported a brief landspout tornado over open range. No damage was found.

Tornado in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 17:01:00 to 08-JUL-20 17:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotters reported a brief landspout over open fields. No damage was reported.

Tornado in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 18:55:00 to 08-JUL-20 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained weather spotters and KLNX WSR-88D confirmed multiple landspout tornadoes near Thedford, lasting 10 to 15 minutes. All occurred over open range and resulted in no damage.

Hail in KEYA PAHA, NEBRASKA
From 08-JUL-20 17:58:00 to 08-JUL-20 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORDEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail near Norden.