Tag: omaha/valley

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Blizzard Warning issued March 4 at 11:57PM CST until March 5 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause tree damage.
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High Wind Warning issued March 4 at 9:30PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds lasting several hours will blow down trees and power lines, and could cause minor roof damage. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds are also combining with snow to lead to poor visibility and whiteout conditions in some locations.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 2:45PM CST until March 5 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. Flash freeze expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to midnight CST Tuesday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous, impacting the evening commute. Periods of whiteout conditions possible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage and power outages.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 1:14AM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

At 114 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles north of Red Oak, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. * Locations impacted include... Grant, Red Oak, Stanton, Elliott, Villisca, Coburg, Hacklebarney Woods County Park, Viking Lake State Park, and Henderson.
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High Wind Warning issued March 3 at 3:06PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds lasting over several hours will blow down trees and power lines, and could cause minor roof damage. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Blizzard Warning issued March 3 at 2:45PM CST until March 5 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of one to three inches expected, as much as five inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. Flash freeze expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous. Periods of whiteout conditions likely making travel impossible during the peak of the storm. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage and power outages.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 3 at 2:45PM CST until March 5 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. Flash freeze expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous, impacting the end of the evening commute. Periods of whiteout conditions possible. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage and power outages.
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High Wind Watch issued March 2 at 7:51PM CST until March 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast 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...Some light snowfall could accompany the strong winds Tuesday evening, potentially resulting in near blizzard like conditions. The worst conditions are expected during the evening and overnight hours Tuesday.
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Flood Watch issued February 28 at 8:23PM 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 an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington. In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in
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Flood Warning issued February 28 at 8:20PM CST until March 1 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler. In northeast Nebraska, Platte. * WHEN...Until 900 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. 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 and without much notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 817 PM CST