A fast moving cold front brought severe thunderstorms across portions of central into north central Nebraska during the afternoon hours of May 12. Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 90 MPH and ping pong ball sized hail was reported. As the front lifted across the area later in the afternoon into the early evening hours, a dust storm developed. Visibilities were as low as a quarter mile and led to a multi vehicle accident along highway 30 in western Lincoln county. Strong wind gusts were also reported behind the exiting front with gusts up to 75 MPH reported.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:44:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

An estimated, non-thunderstorm wind gust of 75 MPH was reported at this location.

High Wind in EASTERN CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 16:28:00 to 12-MAY-22 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A non-thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH was measured at the Valentine Airport.

Dust Storm in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A fast moving cold front, brought a dust storm to portions of southwestern Nebraska. Near zero visibility led to a multi vehicle accident near mile marker 160, 3 miles east of Sutherland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 13:26:00 to 12-MAY-22 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASON CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH at this location along with half inch diameter hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:05:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH at this location. Tree limbs up to 12 inches in diameter were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 13:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

On the west side of Burwell, the roof of a 15 by 15 foot horse barn was blown off the building. Numerous trees were uprooted in Burwell.  At the Garfield County Fairgrounds, the roof was blown off the grandstand.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:30:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAGE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 80 MPH blew over a semi truck injuring the driver.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:29:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: EWING
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm wind gust of 88 MPH measured by a MESONET.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:35:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A non-thunderstorm wind gust of 69 MPH was reported at the North Platte Regional Airport.

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 13:28:00 to 12-MAY-22 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSLEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:05:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 13:53:00 to 12-MAY-22 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 70 MPH at this location.