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High Wind Warning issued March 18 at 3:07AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Where heavier snow occurs, travel will be difficult to impossible due to near-zero visibilities in blowing snow.
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Blizzard Warning issued March 18 at 3:35AM CDT until March 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 18 at 3:35AM CDT until March 19 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 2:45AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two to six inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
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Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 2:40AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page Counties. * TIMING...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35
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High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:59AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down weakened trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 1:58AM CDT until March 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Northwesterly winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage. Very low visibility with blowing snow, which could create near blizzard conditions in open areas.
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Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 1:56AM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Saline and Jefferson Counties. * TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 1:59AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Monona County. In Nebraska, Burt, Butler, Dodge, Saunders, Washington, Thurston, Lancaster, Saline, and Seward Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * 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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High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 2:05AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down weakened trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.