Tag: february

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Flood Advisory issued February 27 at 7:09PM CST until February 28 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by an ice jam is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of south central Nebraska, including the following county, Buffalo. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Water will spread into low lying areas along the river near the ice jam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 707 PM CST, a trained weather spotter reported an ice jam along a river bend southeast of Ravenna resulting in minor flooding. - This includes the following streams and drainages... South Loup River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 1:31PM CST until February 28 at 8:00PM CST by NWS North Platte NE

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red Flag Warning for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is in effect from 10 AM CST /9 AM MST/ to 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219 Loess Plains. * TIMING...Friday morning through early evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 65. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...Any fire start will spread rapidly
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Flood Watch issued February 27 at 12:42PM CST until March 1 at 10:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

A watch remains in effect for the Loup, Platte, and Elkhorn Rivers due to potential ice jam development. Interests along area rivers, especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the potential for rapidly rising water. * WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams continues to be possible. * WHERE...Parts of eastern Nebraska along the Loup, Platte, and Elkhorn Rivers. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short time period
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Flood Warning issued February 27 at 1:44PM CST until March 1 at 10:48AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River near Bovina. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land near the river begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CST Thursday the stage was 29.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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High Wind Warning issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman, West Polk, and Clay Counties. In North Dakota, Grand Forks, Cass, Steele, and Traill Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Wind Advisory issued February 27 at 8:54PM CST until February 28 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 2:43AM EST until March 1 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Accumulating wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, primarily in areas closer to the Straits. Lesser amounts south of M-68. * WHERE...Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island, and Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Storm Warning issued February 28 at 2:43AM EST until March 1 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches, with localized amounts in excess of 10 inches possible. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, and Western Chippewa Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be