Alert archive / Nebraska / High Wind Warnings in 2018

High Wind Warning 1, NWS North Platte, NE

March 4, 201821 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Mar 4, 2018, 1:47 AM MST for 21 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 5, 2018, 5:00 AM MST. It was in force for 15 hr. 22 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 4, 2018, 1:47 AM MST (08:47 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 5, 2018, 5:00 AM MST
Expired
Mar 5, 2018, 7:30 PM MST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE
All 21 counties

Arthur County, NE, Blaine 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, Hooker County, NE, Keith County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, Loup County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 55 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:44 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 5, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.21 S Valentine, NE
Mar 5, 5:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.23 Ene North Platte, NE
Mar 5, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 0.61 Ne Kilgore, NE0.6 INCHES OF SNOW WITH LIQUID PRECIPITATION OF 0.07
Mar 5, 6:00 AM MSTSNOW 1.3Stapleton, NE
Mar 5, 7:25 AM MSTSNOW 0.54 N Valentine, NE0.5 INCHES OF SNOW AND 0.03 LIQUID PRECIPITATION.
Mar 5, 9:51 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 65Kingsley Dam, NE
Mar 5, 10:03 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 S Valentine, NE
Mar 5, 10:33 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 E North Platte, NE
Mar 5, 12:02 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 578 W Callaway, NE
Mar 5, 12:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 648 Wsw Callaway, NESTRONGEST GUST TORE SOME SHINGLES OFF THE ROOF
Mar 5, 12:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Ene North Platte, NECWOP SITE
Mar 5, 12:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 674 E North Platte, NE
Mar 5, 12:48 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 724 Nne North Platte, NECWOP SITE
Mar 5, 12:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 Ene Valentine, NE
Mar 5, 12:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Ogallala, NE
Mar 5, 12:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 572 E Big Springs, NE
Mar 5, 12:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Crescent Lake Nwr, NE
Mar 5, 1:30 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 565 Wnw Maxwell, NE
Mar 5, 1:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 529 N Dickens, NE
Mar 5, 1:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 535 Ene Whitman, NE
Mar 5, 1:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Gordon, NE
Mar 5, 1:55 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Imperial, 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 00:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 50 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 00:00Z on 2018-03-04Temperature 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, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2018-03-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 94 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
3106 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
94 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

604 
WWUS73 KLBF 040847 AAA
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
247 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING MONDAY ACROSS WESTERN NEBRASKA AND A HIGH 
WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL AND 
SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA...

.A storm system will generate high winds on Monday across all of
western Nebraska as it moves into the Middle Missouri Valley.
Wind gusts up to 60 MPH are possible. Significant winter weather
is not anticipated.

NEZ004-022>024-035-036-056-057-094-042200-
/O.UPG.KLBF.HW.A.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-Deuel-Keith-
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, Big Springs, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
247 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018 /147 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 9 PM
CST /8 PM MST/ MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 9 PM
CST /8 PM MST/ Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in
effect. 

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds are expected early Monday afternoon 
  and strong winds will continue into the early evening. 

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible. 

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.

&&

$$

NEZ025>028-037-038-058-059-069>071-042200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.A.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Logan-Custer-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-
Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
247 AM CST Sun Mar 4 2018 /147 AM MST Sun Mar 4 2018/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts exceeding 55 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds are expected early Monday afternoon 
  and strong winds will continue into the early evening. 

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
941 
WWUS73 KLBF 042222
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
422 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING MONDAY...

NEZ025>028-037-038-058-059-069>071-050630-
/O.UPG.KLBF.HW.A.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Logan-Custer-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-
Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
422 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018 /322 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ TO 9 PM
CST /8 PM MST/ MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ to 9 PM
CST /8 PM MST/ Monday. The High Wind Watch is no longer in
effect.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds are expected Monday afternoon and
  strong winds will continue into early Monday evening.

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ029-050630-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
Wheeler-
Including the cities of Bartlett and Ericson
422 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST MONDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Monday.

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds are expected Monday afternoon and
  strong winds will continue into early Monday evening.

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-022>024-035-036-056-057-094-050630-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-Deuel-Keith-
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Chappell, Big Springs, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
422 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018 /322 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strongest winds are expected Monday afternoon and
  strong winds will continue into early Monday evening.

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible.

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.

&&

$$

Taylor
254 
WWUS73 KLBF 050352
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
952 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018

...HIGH WINDS IMPACTING WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
MONDAY... 

NEZ004-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-051200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
Sheridan-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, 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
952 PM CST Sun Mar 4 2018 /852 PM MST Sun Mar 4 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ MONDAY...

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Winds will increase during the morning and peak Monday
  afternoon. Strong winds will continue into early Monday 
  evening.

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible.

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.

&&

$$

BAT/ET
016 
WWUS73 KLBF 050830 AAA
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
230 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WINDS IMPACTING WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA TONDAY...

NEZ004-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-052200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.180305T1200Z-180306T0300Z/
Sheridan-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, 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
230 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018 /130 AM MST Mon Mar 5 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING...

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Winds will increase during the morning and peak mid to
  late afternoon. Strong winds will continue into early evening.

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible. 

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.

&&

$$
360 
WWUS73 KLBF 052044
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
244 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...HIGH WINDS IMPACTING WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
EARLY THIS EVENING...

NEZ056>059-069>071-060445-
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.A.0002.180306T1400Z-180307T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0300Z/
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, 
Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
244 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018 /144 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Watch, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Tuesday afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds will decrease this evening, then increase
  during the morning and peak mid to late afternoon Tuesday. 
 
* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible.

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.

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

NEZ004-022>029-035>038-094-060300-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0300Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, 
Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
244 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018 /144 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* Timing...Strong winds early this evening will decrease.
  

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light 
  weight trailers will encounter dangerous cross winds which 
  could cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible.

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.

&&

$$

Roberg
958 
WWUS73 KLBF 060230
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
830 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018

...High winds have ended across western and north central
Nebraska this evening, however, strong winds are possible
once again across southwestern Nebraska on Tuesday...

NEZ056>059-069>071-061000-
/O.CAN.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.A.0002.180306T1400Z-180307T0000Z/
Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, 
Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
830 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018 /730 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018/

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /7 AM MST/
TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has cancelled the
High Wind Warning. 

* Winds...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, tonight
  with the potential for winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 60
  MPH for Tuesday.

* Timing...Strong winds will decrease some this evening, then 
  increase during the morning and peak early afternoon Tuesday.

* Impacts...High profile vehicles and vehicles towing light weight
  trailers could encounter dangerous cross winds which could 
  cause a loss of control. Minor roof damage is possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.

&&

$$

NEZ004-022>029-035>038-094-060330-
/O.CAN.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180306T0300Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, 
Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, 
Stapleton, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
830 PM CST Mon Mar 5 2018 /730 PM MST Mon Mar 5 2018/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has cancelled the
High Wind Warning. 

Strong winds have ended across western and southwestern Nebraska.
However, gusty northwesterly winds of 25 to 35 MPH with localized
gusts up to 50 MPH are possible overnight tonight into Tuesday
afternoon.  

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 4, 3:29 AM MSTBlizzard WarningLBFBoyd, Keya Paha56 hr
Mar 4, 3:14 PM MSTWinter Weather AdvisoryLBFBrown, Cherry, Holt, Rock44 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Nebraska, 2018Every high wind warning in 2018

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.