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Wind Advisory 2, NWS Omaha, NE

March 5, 201730 counties in Nebraska; 8 counties in Iowa

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, 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 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2017-03-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 320 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 5, 3:40 PM CSTRed Flag WarningOAXAntelope, Boone, Burt, Butler, Cass, Cedar and 24 more28 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.