A large cluster of thunderstorms merged into a quasi squall line across the Sandhills into central Nebraska during the pre-dawn hours of July 29, resulting in multiple wind damage and high gust reports. A trailing thunderstorm produced additional severe winds in northern Nebraska.

Hail in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 02:55:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail near Taylor.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:07:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station near Arnold measured a 68 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:09:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSELMO
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather station southwest of Anselmo measured a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:22:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A home weather station measured a 71 mph wind gust in Valentine.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:30:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VTN)MILLER FLD VALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported several large tree limbs downed south of Valentine along the Niobrara River.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:38:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative weather observer reported damage to two large grain bins and an empty irrigation pivot flipped near Callaway.

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 02:31:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative weather observer reported quarter size hail west of Stapleton.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 02:35:00 to 29-JUL-23 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thedford / Thomas County Airport AWOS measured a 64 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:38:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCONTO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Custer County Emergency Management reported two large healthy trees downed, along with one falling on a house near Oconto.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:43:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAWAY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A mesonet station southwest of Callaway measured a 59 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 29-JUL-23 03:35:00 to 29-JUL-23 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALLAWAY
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative weather observer southwest of Callaway measured a 75 mph wind gust. A 72 mph wind gust preceded this report.