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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Omaha, NE

April 12, 201814 counties in Nebraska

NWS Omaha, NE issued this blizzard warning at Apr 12, 2018, 3:14 PM CDT for 14 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Apr 13, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 27 hr. 7 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
Apr 12, 2018, 3:14 PM CDT (20:14 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2018, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2018, 9:44 PM CDT
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Omaha, NE

Counties Antelope County, NE, Boone County, NE, Butler County, NE, Cedar County, NE, Colfax County, NE, Cuming County, NE, Knox County, NE, Madison County, NE, Pierce County, NE, Platte County, NE, Seward County, NE, Stanton County, NE, Thurston County, NE, Wayne County, NE

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:16 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
Apr 14, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 1.66 Sse Verdel, NE
Apr 14, 7:00 AM CDTSNOW 3.5Neligh, NE3 INCH SNOW DEPTH.
Apr 14, 10:30 AM CDTSNOW 3Bloomfield, NE
Apr 14, 12:45 PM CDTSNOW 3Norfolk, NEVISIBILITY DOWN TO 1/8 MIL. ESTIMATED 3 INCHES OF SNOW, TRAVEL IS NOT ADVISED. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF POWER OUTAGES IN MADISON COUNTY.
Apr 14, 3:25 PM CDTSNOW 4Stanton, NESEVERAL ROADS BLOCKED. HWY 275 WAS CLOSED FOR AROUND THREE HOURS. PLOWS WILL GO OUT ONCE THE WINDS DECREASE.
Apr 14, 4:21 PM CDTSNOW 3.51 Wnw Columbus, NE
Apr 14, 5:44 PM CDTSNOW 5Bloomfield, NESIGNIFICANT BLOWING SNOW.

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

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 105 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 2018-04-12Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2018-04-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -35 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1857 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
50 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-35 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

109 
WWUS43 KOAX 122014
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
314 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA...

NEZ012-017-018-030-031-130415-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0300Z-180415T0000Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
314 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  11 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Wayne, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ011-016-130415-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
314 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  14 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-130415-
/O.EXB.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0900Z-180415T0000Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
314 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high
  as 45 mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow.
  Significant drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow
  accumulations of up to 2 inches and minor ice accumulations of 
  are possible.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could become very difficult. Tree 
  branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very dangerous.

&&

$$

NEZ015-032-033-042-043-050-065-130415-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
Thurston-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Columbus, Schuyler, David City, 
Seward, and Milford
314 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high
  as 50 mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts up to 5 
  inches, and ice accumulations of are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very dangerous.

&&

$$

DeWald
8 follow-up statements
111 
WWUS43 KOAX 130842
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
342 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA...

NEZ011-016-131745-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
342 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 10 to 14 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ012-017-018-030-031-131745-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0300Z-180415T0000Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
342 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  10 inches are expected, with localized amounts up to 12 inches
  possible.

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Wayne, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ015-032-033-042-043-050-065-131745-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
Thurston-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Columbus, Schuyler, David City, 
Seward, and Milford
342 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high as 45
  mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, and
  minor ice accumulations are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very dangerous.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-131745-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0900Z-180415T0000Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
342 AM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Near blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high
  as 40 mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and minor ice accumulations are 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for falling 
and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor 
visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel
very dangerous.

&&

$$
967 
WWUS43 KOAX 131712
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1212 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA...

NEZ011-016-140115-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
1212 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 10
  to 14 inches are expected. Thundersnow may aid in these higher
  accumulations.

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible. Now is the time to prepare should travel be limited or
  should power outages occur over the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ012-017-018-030-031-140115-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0300Z-180415T0000Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
1212 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  10 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Wayne, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ015-032-033-042-043-050-065-140115-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
Thurston-Stanton-Cuming-Platte-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Columbus, Schuyler, David City, 
Seward, and Milford
1212 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, and 
  ice or sleet accumulations of are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast 
  Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very dangerous.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-140115-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0900Z-180415T0000Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
1212 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph could cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant
  drifting of the snow is also possible. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are 
  possible.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult to 
  impossible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very dangerous.

&&

$$

Zapotocny
715 
WWUS43 KOAX 132019
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA THROUGH
SATURDAY...

.A strong winter storm will bring heavy snow and winds gusting up
to 45 mph or higher. This will create blizzard conditions in
portions of northeast Nebraska.

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-140430-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0900Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.W.0006.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and ice accumulations of a light
  glaze are expected. Winds could gust up to 30 to 40 mph which
  will create areas of blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard
  conditions at times.
 
* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Expect significant reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ015-033-043-050-065-140430-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0900Z-180415T0000Z/
Thurston-Cuming-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
West Point, Wisner, Schuyler, David City, Seward, and Milford
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Thurston, Cuming, Colfax, Butler and Seward Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ032-042-140430-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0007.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
Stanton-Platte-
Including the cities of Stanton and Columbus
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Stanton and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ018-140430-
/O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
Wayne-
Including the city of Wayne
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  10 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Wayne County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ011-016-140430-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 10 to 14 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  16 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ012-017-030-031-140430-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0300Z-180415T0000Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ055-056-NEZ045-052-053-066-067-078-088-089-140430-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.180414T1400Z-180415T0000Z/
Harrison-Shelby-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-
Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap,
Harlan, Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Lincoln, 
Plattsmouth, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, and Beatrice
319 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are 
  expected. Winds could gust up to 30 to 40 mph which
  will create areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DeWald
103 
WWUS43 KOAX 140338
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA THROUGH
SATURDAY...

.A strong winter storm will bring heavy snow and winds gusting up
to 45 mph or higher. This will create blizzard conditions in
portions of northeast Nebraska.

NEZ011-016-141200-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 11 to 15 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ012-017-030-031-141200-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 8 to 11 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ018-032-042-141200-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0600Z-180415T0000Z/
Wayne-Stanton-Platte-
Including the cities of Wayne, Stanton, and Columbus
1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 
  11 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Stanton and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ015-033-043-050-065-141200-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0900Z-180415T0000Z/
Thurston-Cuming-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
West Point, Wisner, Schuyler, David City, Seward, and Milford
1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Thurston, Cuming, Colfax, Butler and Seward Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-141200-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0006.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ055-056-NEZ045-052-053-066-067-078-088-089-141200-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.180414T1400Z-180415T0000Z/
Harrison-Shelby-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-
Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap,
Harlan, Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Lincoln, 
Plattsmouth, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, and Beatrice
1038 PM CDT Fri Apr 13 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 7 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
491 
WWUS43 KOAX 140846
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA THROUGH
SATURDAY...

.A strong winter storm will bring heavy snow and winds gusting up
to 50 mph or higher. This will create blizzard conditions in 
portions of northeast Nebraska.

NEZ011-016-141800-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ012-017-030-031-141800-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ018-032-042-141800-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Wayne-Stanton-Platte-
Including the cities of Wayne, Stanton, and Columbus
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Stanton and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ015-033-043-050-065-141800-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.180414T0900Z-180415T0000Z/
Thurston-Cuming-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
West Point, Wisner, Schuyler, David City, Seward, and Milford
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Thurston, Cuming, Colfax, Butler and Seward Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-141800-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0006.180414T1200Z-180415T0000Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 6
  inches. Minor ice accumulations are possible. Winds may gust
  over 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong
winds are also expected. The latest road conditions for the state
you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ069-079-NEZ068-090-092-141800-
/O.EXA.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.180414T1400Z-180415T0000Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Otoe-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Nebraska City, 
Tecumseh, Sterling, Pawnee City, and Table Rock
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected this morning, changing over
  to mainly snow. Total snow accumulations of two to three inches
  are possible, along with minor ice accumulations. Winds may gust
  over 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Otoe, Johnson and Pawnee Counties. In 
  Iowa, Pottawattamie and Mills Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ055-056-NEZ045-052-053-066-067-078-088-089-141800-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.180414T1400Z-180415T0000Z/
Harrison-Shelby-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-
Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap,
Harlan, Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Lincoln, 
Plattsmouth, Crete, Wilber, Fairbury, and Beatrice
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches possible along with minor ice accumulations. Winds
  may gust over 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
827 
WWUS43 KOAX 141659
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1159 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA THROUGH
SATURDAY...

.A strong winter storm will bring heavy snow and winds gusting up
to 50 mph or higher. This will create blizzard conditions in
portions of northeast Nebraska.

NEZ011-016-150000-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
1159 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 5 to 10 inches are expected. 

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ012-017-030-031-150000-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
1159 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 10 inches are expected. 

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ018-032-042-150000-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Wayne-Stanton-Platte-
Including the cities of Wayne, Stanton, and Columbus
1159 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 8 inches are expected. 

* WHERE...Wayne, Stanton and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ015-033-043-050-065-150000-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Thurston-Cuming-Colfax-Butler-Seward-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
West Point, Wisner, Schuyler, David City, Seward, and Milford
1159 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. 
  Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. 

* WHERE...Thurston, Cuming, Colfax, Butler and Seward Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to 
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are 
  possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-150000-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
1159 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 
  inches. Minor ice accumulations are possible. Winds may gust 
  over 40 mph. 

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County. 

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Strong
winds are also expected. The latest road conditions for the state
you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ055-056-069-079-NEZ045-052-053-066>068-078-088>090-092-150000-
/O.CON.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-
Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap,
Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, 
Papillion, La Vista, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, 
Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Pawnee City, 
and Table Rock
1159 AM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches possible along with minor ice accumulations. 
  Winds may gust over 40 mph. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa. 

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Zapotocny
884 
WWUS43 KOAX 141906
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA TODAY...

.A strong winter storm will bring snow and winds gusting up to 50
mph or higher at times. This will continue to create blizzard 
conditions in portions of northeast Nebraska today.

NEZ065-150300-
/O.CAN.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Seward-
Including the cities of Seward and Milford
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
  expected. Winds gusting up to 45 mph, which will create near
  whiteout conditions at time. 

* WHERE...Seward County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Damage 
  to trees and power lines is likely. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ043-NEZ034-044-051-150300-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-180415T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Monona-Burt-Dodge-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons,
Decatur, Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches and minor ice accumulations of are expected. Winds
  gusting 35 to 45 mph, which will create areas of blowing and
  snow and near whiteout conditions at times. 

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Dodge and Saunders Counties. In 
  Iowa, Monona County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ011-016-150300-
/O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Knox-Antelope-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Neligh, and Elgin
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Knox and Antelope Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are likely. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ012-017-030-031-150300-
/O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Cedar-Pierce-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, and Norfolk
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Cedar, Pierce, Boone and Madison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are likely. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ018-032-042-150300-
/O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Wayne-Stanton-Platte-
Including the cities of Wayne, Stanton, and Columbus
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Wayne, Stanton and Platte Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are likely. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ015-033-043-050-150300-
/O.EXT.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Thurston-Cuming-Colfax-Butler-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, 
West Point, Wisner, Schuyler, and David City
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph 
  will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Thurston, Cuming, Colfax and Butler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to
  impossible. Tree branches could fall. Power outages are
  possible.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.  If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ055-056-069-079-NEZ045-052-053-066>068-078-088>090-092-150300-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-
Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap,
Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, 
Papillion, La Vista, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, 
Wilber, Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Pawnee City, 
and Table Rock
206 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 2 inches and minor ice accumulations of are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree 
  branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
315 
WWUS43 KOAX 150244
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
944 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018


NEZ015-018-032-033-043-050-150500-
/O.CAN.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
/O.EXB.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180415T0500Z/
Thurston-Wayne-Stanton-Cuming-Colfax-Butler-
Including the cities of Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Wayne,
Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Schuyler, and David City
944 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are
  expected. Gusty north winds of 20 to 30 mph will reduce
  visibilities to a mile or two in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ011-012-016-017-030-031-042-150345-
/O.CAN.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Boone-Madison-Platte-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Albion, St. Edward, 
Norfolk, and Columbus
944 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will taper off through midnight. However, gusty north winds
of 20 to 30 mph will continue to limit visibilities due to blowing
snow. 

$$

NEZ088>090-092-150345-
/O.CAN.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180415T0300Z/
Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Fairbury, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, 
Pawnee City, and Table Rock
944 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will taper off through midnight.

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ034-044-045-051>053-065>068-078-150500-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-180415T0500Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Burt-Dodge-Washington-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, 
Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Fremont, Blair, Wahoo, Ashland,
Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, 
Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, Crete, and Wilber
944 PM CDT Sat Apr 14 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to an inch. 
  Gusty north winds of 20 to 30 mph will reduce visibilities to a 
  mile or two.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect 
  reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Omaha, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Apr 12, 12:21 PM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 12:21 PM CDT, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1221 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 404 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

A very complex forecast continues as a powerful storm system
takes aim at the region early this weekend.

Main forecast change for this cycle, in collaboration with our
neighboring offices, was to remove all mention of freezing rain.
Point forecast soundings indicate a transition over to sleet before
turning over to snow with little in the way of any freezing rain.
Any long duration sleet event will have a significant impact on
lowering total snowfall amounts.

Otherwise, no changes have been made to the Winter Storm Watch
that was hoisted Wednesday afternoon.

A weak surface cold front continues to push south across the
forecast area and is forecast to stall along the KS/NE border later
this morning. Meanwhile, a lee cyclone will strengthen over the
High Plains this afternoon ahead of a potent upper level trough
which is forecast to close off over the Colorado Rockies by Friday
morning. Ahead of this, the lee surface cyclone will move
east/northeast along the KS/NE border, pushing the stalled frontal
boundary northward as a warm front this evening. Ahead of the
low, strong southerly winds over the Central Plains will transport
50's to lower 60's surface dewpoints into the southern portion of
our CWA through the evening. Elevated convection is possible later
this evening along and north of the warm front as veered
nocturnal low-level jet increases. Best chances will be across
northeast Nebraska and west-central Iowa this evening.

Strong vertical forcing for ascent greatly increases Friday as
the mid-upper level low moves east across central Nebraska
through the day Friday with the surface low moving into
southeastern Nebraska during the same time. Very steep mid-level
lapse rates are forecast as mid-levels cool on approach of the
upper system. In addition, the warm sector should be modestly
unstable with a very strong vertical wind shear profile by
mid/late Friday afternoon. The NAM remains very aggressive in
developing a convective line, and is the most western model, with
storms firing along the MO river valley and surging them
northeast. The GFS placement of the surface low seems too far
removed northward and so have gone closer to a ECMWF placement. A
narrow sliver of our far southeastern CWA remains in a slight risk
for severe storms Friday with the brunt of the strong convection
remaining to our south and east.

Now onto winter talk.

Rain should change over to snow from northwest to southeast
beginning in our northwest as early as midnight Friday night into
Saturday morning. As mentioned above, feeling is that there will be
a transition over to sleet before becoming all snow which could
lower overall snowfall totals. Will error on the side of caution and
continue with model trends, keeping near a foot of total snowfall
across our far northwestern counties as very impressive mid-level
frontogenetic forcing remains over the area. Have lesser amounts
toward an inch or two as we head south toward the I-80 corridor. As
if a foot of snow isn't enough across northeast Nebraska, a
strong Canadian high pressure system will press southward creating
a very tight pressure gradient across the region. Forecast winds
speeds of 40-50mph with likely higher gusts will lead to blizzard
conditions across northeast Nebraska where travel of any kind will
likely be impossible.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 404 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

The big storm system will be pressing east of the area by
Saturday night however winds may take some time to diminish as the
Canadian high quickly pushes south, keeping the tight pressure
gradient. This surface high moves overhead on Sunday and
eventually upper level ridging builds overhead by early next week.
Return flow quickly sets up ahead of a quick moving upper trough
progged to move into the forecast area Tuesday night into early
Wednesday.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 1220 PM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

Mesoanalysis as of 17z placed surface lows over south-central WY
and southeast CO with an associated warm front stretching through
far northeast KS and northern MO. To the north of the front, winds
will remain gusty from the east through this evening. Tonight, the
surface lows will consolidate over southern NE/northern KS with
the warm front lifting north through the TAF locations. Showers
and a few thunderstorms will be possible north of the warm front
overnight with the best potential at KOFK in the 13/08z-13/12z
time frame. MVFR to IFR ceilings are also expected to materialize
along to the north of the warm front with these conditions likely
to affect KOFK and KOMA later tonight into Friday morning. The
nocturnal strengthening of a LLJ across the mid-MO Valley will
result in LLWS criteria being met at KOMA and KLNK.

&&

.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through Saturday evening
     for NEZ011-012-015>018-030>033-042-043-050-065.

IA...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Kern
LONG TERM...Kern
AVIATION...Mead
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 11:12 AM CDT, 4 hours 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1112 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-130615-
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-
1112 AM CDT Thu Apr 12 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast
Nebraska and southeast Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

There is a chance for thunderstorms this evening into the
overnight hours across northeast Nebraska and west central Iowa.
Although the threat for severe storms remains small, the strongest
updrafts could be capable of producing hail approaching severe
levels.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Very high fire danger is expected generally along and south of
I-80 Friday afternoon.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and
early evening over far eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. The
strongest storms will be capable of large hail, damaging winds,
and a couple of tornadoes.

Rain will change over to snow across far northeast Nebraska Friday
night, and across the entire area by Saturday afternoon. Blizzard
conditions and significant snowfall accumulations are possible
across parts of northeast and east central Nebraska, and a winter
storm watch has been issued. Winds will gust 40 to 50 mph, and
perhaps stronger at times. The area with the greatest chance for 6
to 12 inches of snow is northwest of a line from Neligh to Pierce
to Coleridge. Farther southeast, lighter snow amounts are
expected but the very strong winds will cause periods of near zero
visibility and hazardous travel conditions.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Nebraska, 2018Every blizzard 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.