High Wind Watch issued March 2 at 2:02PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow could accompany the strong winds Tuesday afternoon and evening, potentially resulting in near blizzard like conditions. There remains uncertainty in snowfall accumulations across the area. The worst conditions are expected during the evening and overnight hours Tuesday.
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
Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 8:37PM CST until February 28 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY ON FRIDAY... * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph. The strongest of these forecast winds are expected to be east of a line from Lexington to Red Cloud. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 to 23 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued February 26 at 2:30PM CST until February 28 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
...DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ON FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 7:05PM CST until February 21 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as -15 to -25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening until 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as -25 could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest air temperatures will occur in river valleys, while the strongest winds will be on hills and bluffs. This will lead to very cold wind chills across the entire advisory area.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 19 at 2:26PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills and/or actual air temperatures ranging mainly -15 to -35 degrees...especially overnight into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the worst of this prolonged cold snap will end Thursday morning
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 18 at 6:10PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...A prolonged period of dangerously cold wind chills as low as -25 to -35 below. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be favored during the overnight and morning hours each day.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 16 at 2:20PM CST until February 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with the best chances of 3 to 4 inches expected to be roughly along and north of a line from Ravenna to Grand Island to York. East-northeast winds will be modest at 10-15 MPH, with gusts near 20 MPH during the day on Monday, but given the dry nature of the snow, minor blowing and drifting will still be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could
Extreme Cold Watch issued February 16 at 2:25PM CST until February 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...A prolonged period of dangerously cold wind chills as low as -20 to -30 is possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as -30 could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be favored during the overnight and morning hours each day. However, even afternoon wind chills Tuesday and Wednesday will still remain
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 7:42PM CST until February 17 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.