An upper level trough was centered over Canada with a portion of the upper trough extending south to the Gulf Coast. Temperatures during the day had warmed up into the 80s and 90s. Relatively high CAPE values were across the area with 0 to 6 kilometer wind shear values generally between 40 and 50 knots. Mid-level lapse rates were generally between 7 to 8 degrees Celsius/kilometer. A weak cold front was pushing south through Nebraska during the evening which provided an additional source of lift.
Storms developed in central and northern Nebraska during the late afternoon and early evening hours and moved southward along and ahead of the cold front. The first severe storm impacted the area by producing a wind gust near 60 mph in Dawson County at 8 PM CDT. Other storms impacted south central Nebraska and developed into a line and moved southward during the evening. These storms produced mainly strong winds with one report of hail. The strongest storm produced wind gusts estimated to be at least 75 mph with quarter sized hail in the Waco area in York County and resulted in damage between 9 and 9:30 PM CDT. This line of storms ended with a report of 65 mph winds in Alma in Harlan County at 9:20 PM CDT which damaged some trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 19:00:00 to 10-JUL-23 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 19:17:00 to 10-JUL-23 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 71 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles northeast of Smithfield. A report via social media noted tree limbs as large as 4 to 6 inches in diameter downed in the Bertrand area.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 19:50:00 to 10-JUL-23 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STROMSBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by a home weather station located two miles east of Stromsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 20:11:00 to 10-JUL-23 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTLEY
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 67 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles northwest of Huntley.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 19:05:00 to 10-JUL-23 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEARNEY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind gusts included: 62 MPH, measured by a mesonet station located one mile west-southwest of Kearney; 59 MPH, measured by a mesonet station located one mile west of Kearney; 58 MPH, measured by a mesonet station located three miles southwest of Kearney. Some minor tree damage was reported in the southwest part of Kearney.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 20:10:00 to 10-JUL-23 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.25M
Crop damage: 12.50M
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Wind gusts estimated to be at least 75 MPH, accompanied by hail up to the size of quarters, resulted in widespread damage mainly focused in the Waco area. Multiple irrigation pivots were overturned, a few grain bins were damaged or destroyed, trees were damaged, and power outages were reported in the area. Wind-driven hail shredded crops, with several fields a total loss. South of Waco, damage was reported at the travel center at the Interstate 80 interchange. At a campground just south of the interchange, power lines were downed, fencing was damaged, and a few RVs were tipped over. Local fire departments reported that there around six semi-trucks flipped on Interstate 80.

Hail in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 20:15:00 to 10-JUL-23 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.25K
Crop damage: 12.50K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Hail up to the size of quarters, accompanied by wind gusts estimated to be at least 75 MPH, resulted in widespread damage mainly focused in the Waco area. Multiple irrigation pivots were overturned, a few grain bins were damaged or destroyed, trees were damaged, and power outages were reported in the area. Wind-driven hail shredded crops, with several fields a total loss. South of Waco, damage was reported at the travel center at the Interstate 80 interchange. At a campground just south of the interchange, power lines were downed, fencing was damaged, and a few RVs were tipped over. Local fire departments reported that there around six semi-trucks flipped on Interstate 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-23 20:20:00 to 10-JUL-23 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Wind gusts estimated to be near 65 MPH resulted in tree damage in Alma, including several large downed limbs.