Alert archive / Nebraska / Wind Advisories in 2017
Wind Advisory 2, NWS Omaha, NE
NWS Omaha, NE issued this wind advisory at Mar 5, 2017, 3:44 PM CST for 30 counties in Nebraska; 8 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Mar 6, 2017, 10:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 5, 2017, 3:44 PM CST (21:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 6, 2017, 10:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Mar 6, 2017, 8:00 PM CST
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Omaha, NE
All 38 counties
Fremont County, IA, Harrison County, IA, Mills County, IA, Monona County, IA, Montgomery County, IA, Page County, IA, Pottawattamie County, IA, Shelby County, IA, Antelope County, NE, Boone County, NE, Burt County, NE, Butler County, NE, Cass County, NE, Cedar County, NE, Colfax County, NE, Cuming County, NE, Dodge County, NE, Douglas County, NE, Gage County, NE, Jefferson County, NE, Johnson County, NE, Knox County, NE, Lancaster County, NE, Madison County, NE, Nemaha County, NE, Otoe County, NE, Pawnee County, NE, Pierce County, NE, Platte County, NE, Richardson County, NE, Saline County, NE, Sarpy County, NE, Saunders County, NE, Seward County, NE, Stanton County, NE, Thurston County, NE, Washington County, NE, Wayne County, NE
The radar
The Omaha radar (KOAX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:48 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 16 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 679 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 42 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 320 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 402 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
085 WWUS73 KOAX 052144 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 344 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...Very strong westerly winds Monday afternoon... .Southwest winds will turn westerly behind a cold front Monday afternoon. Those winds will increase into the 25 to 35 mph range with gust to 50 mph likely. IAZ043-055-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078- 088>090-060545- /O.NEW.KOAX.WI.Y.0002.170306T1800Z-170307T0200Z/ Monona-Harrison-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone- Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline- Jefferson-Gage-Johnson- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, and Sterling 344 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CST MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CST Monday. * TIMING...Winds will be southwesterly during the morning then turn to the west and increase markedly as a cold front passes through eastern Nebraska during the afternoon. * WINDS...Westerly winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph are expected through the afternoon and into the early evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially on north-south roads. Lightweight outdoor objects could be blown away as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
3 follow-up statements
885 WWUS73 KOAX 060845 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 245 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...Very strong winds today... .Southwest winds will turn westerly behind a cold front this afternoon. Those winds will increase into the 25 to 35 mph range with gusts to 50 mph or higher. IAZ056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ091>093-062200- /O.EXB.KOAX.WI.Y.0002.170306T1600Z-170307T0200Z/ Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Nemaha-Pawnee- Richardson- Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Auburn, Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Falls City 245 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. * TIMING...Winds will be south or southwest during the morning and early afternoon, then turn to the west and increase markedly as a cold front passes through the area. * WINDS...winds of 25 to 35 mph should develop. Gusts to around or over 50 mph are possible mainly this afternoon and into the early evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially on north-south roads. Lightweight outdoor objects could be blown away as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ IAZ043-055-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078- 088>090-062200- /O.EXT.KOAX.WI.Y.0002.170306T1600Z-170307T0200Z/ Monona-Harrison-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone- Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline- Jefferson-Gage-Johnson- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, and Sterling 245 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Winds will be from the south or southwest during the morning, then turn to the west and increase markedly as a cold front passes during the afternoon. * WINDS...winds of 25 to 35 mph should develop. Gusts to around or over 50 mph are possible mainly this afternoon and into the early evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially on north-south roads. Lightweight outdoor objects could be blown away as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
578 WWUS73 KOAX 062222 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 422 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034- 042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-070200- /O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/ Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont- Page-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline- Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Falls City 422 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WINDS...Gusts up to 50 mph will persist into the early evening hours. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially on north-south roads. Lightweight outdoor objects could be blown away as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or higher are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
258 WWUS73 KOAX 070135 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 735 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034- 042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-070245- /O.EXP.KOAX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-170307T0200Z/ Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont- Page-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison- Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler- Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline- Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Columbus, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, Table Rock, and Falls City 735 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CST THIS EVENING... Strong west to northwest winds will continue to settle down just a bit this evening, and will average 20 to 30 mph overnight. A few gusts to 35 mph are possible before midnight. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Omaha, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 3:40 PM CST | Red Flag Warning | OAX | Antelope, Boone, Burt, Butler, Cass, Cedar and 24 more | 28 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.