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High Wind Warning 1, NWS North Platte, NE

March 5, 201726 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Mar 5, 2017, 1:45 PM MST for 26 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 6, 2017, 8:00 AM MST. It was in force for 10 hr. 14 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 5, 2017, 1:45 PM MST (20:45 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2017, 8:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 6, 2017, 6:00 PM MST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE
All 26 counties

Arthur County, NE, Blaine County, NE, Boyd County, NE, Brown County, NE, Chase County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Deuel County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garden County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Grant County, NE, Hayes County, NE, Holt County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keith County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, Loup County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Rock County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 6, 12:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 E Big Springs, NE
Mar 6, 12:42 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 411 S Brewster, NE
Mar 6, 1:05 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 478 Wsw Callaway, NE
Mar 6, 2:14 PM MSTSNOW 0Antioch, NEVERY HEAVY SNOW SHOWER NEAR ANTIOCH WITH NEAR ZERO VISIBILITY. DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE HAD TO PULL OVER UNTIL SHOWER ENDED.
Mar 6, 2:42 PM MSTHIGH SUST WINDS 417 Ne Brownlee, NE
Mar 6, 3:20 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Nne North Platte, NE
Mar 6, 3:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 N Imperial, NE
Mar 6, 3:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 591 W Ogallala, NE
Mar 6, 4:04 PM MSTTSTM WND GST 588 Wsw Callaway, NE
Mar 6, 4:04 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 Wsw Callaway, NE
Mar 6, 4:13 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 618 Wsw Callaway, NE
Mar 6, 4:25 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Ene North Platte, NE
Mar 6, 5:08 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 N Broken Bow, NE
Mar 6, 5:29 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 471 S Valentine, NE

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 67 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-03-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-03-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -168 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3246 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-168 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

325 
WWUS73 KLBF 052045 AAA
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
245 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017

...Strong winds Monday...

.A cold front will push through western and north central
Nebraska on Monday morning. Behind the front, strong westerly
winds will develop with gusts to around 60 MPH Monday afternoon.

NEZ004>006-008-009-022>027-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-061215-
/O.UPG.KLBF.HW.A.0001.170306T1500Z-170307T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0001.170306T1500Z-170307T0100Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview,
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Arthur, 
Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, 
Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
245 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017 /145 PM MST Sun Mar 5 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ TO 7 PM
CST /6 PM MST/ MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/ to 7 PM
CST /6 PM MST/ Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in
effect. 

* TIMING...Strong westerly winds will develop behind an exiting 
  cold front Monday. Look for winds to increase by late morning 
  with the highest winds expected Monday afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained westerly winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to
  around 60 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose items stored outside, should be secured. Drivers
  of light weight or high profile vehicles, should be prepared 
for strong cross winds, especially on north to south routes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
901 
WWUS73 KLBF 060921
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
321 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...STRONG WINDS LIKELY TODAY...

.A strong Pacific cold front will pass through western and north
central Nebraska today. Behind the front strong westerly winds are
likely. 

NEZ007-010-028-029-070100-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0001.170306T1500Z-170307T0100Z/
Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, 
Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
321 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 7 PM
CST this evening. 

* TIMING...Strong westerly winds will develop behind an exiting
  cold front today. Look for winds to increase by late morning
  with the highest winds expected this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained westerly winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 
  around 60 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose items stored outside, should be secured. 
  Drivers of light weight or high profile vehicles, should be 
  prepared for strong cross winds, especially on north to south 
  routes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NEZ004>006-008-009-022>027-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-070100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.170306T1500Z-170307T0100Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Garden-Grant-Hooker-
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview,
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Arthur, 
Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, 
Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
321 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /221 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CST /8 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong westerly winds will develop behind an exiting
  cold front Today. Look for winds to increase by late morning
  with the highest winds expected this afternoon. 

* WINDS...Sustained westerly winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 
  around 60 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose items stored outside, should be secured. 
  Drivers of light weight or high profile vehicles, should be 
  prepared for strong cross winds, especially on north to south 
  routes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Buttler
210 
WWUS73 KLBF 062258 AAA
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
458 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-070100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0100Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview,
Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, 
Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, 
Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood,
Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
458 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /358 PM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Strong westerly winds will diminish this evening.
  Highest wind speeds are expected before sunset.

* WINDS...Sustained westerly winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 
  around 60 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Loose items stored outside, should be secured. 
  Drivers of light weight or high profile vehicles, should be 
  prepared for strong cross winds, especially on north to south 
  routes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
175 
WWUS73 KLBF 070052
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
652 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-070200-
/O.EXP.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170307T0100Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview,
Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, 
Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, 
Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, 
Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood,
Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
652 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 /552 PM MST Mon Mar 6 2017/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

Northwest winds up to 45 mph will gradually diminish this evening.
The threat for high winds has ended for tonight. 

$$

Roberg

The office that day

Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 5, 3:01 AM MSTHigh Wind WatchLBFArthur, Blaine, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Custer and 16 more11 hr
Mar 5, 3:08 AM MSTRed Flag WarningLBFArthur, Blaine, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Custer and 18 more40 hr

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.