Severe Thunderstorm Warning 281, NWS Omaha, NE

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
251 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Tonight through Sunday)
Issued at 251 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018

At 2 PM, mesoanalysis placed a deepening surface low north of
Sioux City with a cold front trailing southwest into central NE,
between Ord and Albion. Thus far, the majority of thunderstorm
activity has been post-frontal in nature. However, visible
satellite data indicate a deepening cumulus field from near Wayne
southwestward to west and southwest of Columbus, and a broken band
of thunderstorms expected to materialize along that corridor in
the next hour.

The 18z Omaha sounding revealed the presence of a hot and moist
boundary layer surmounted by steep mid-level lapse rates. However,
a warm nose located around 350 mb was limiting MLCAPE values to
less than 1000 J/kg. Weak cooling aloft associated with the
arrival of a vigorous short-wave trough into the northern Plains
will support further air mass destabilization this afternoon. When
coupled with relatively strong, deep-layer southwesterly winds,
the setup will favor organized squall line development with
embedded bows and lewps capable of damaging winds.

The the squall line is expected to move through far southeast NE
and southwest IA by midnight with winds shifting to northwest with
the frontal passage.

High pressure will build into the mid MO Valley Friday and Friday
night with highs in the 60s and lows dipping into the upper 30s to
mid 40s.

This weekend, a lee cyclone is forecast to develop over the
northern High Plains before shifting east into SD. Winds will
again strengthen from the south, drawing a warmer air mass back
into the central Plains.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Thursday)
Issued at 251 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018

The next strong short-wave trough is forecast to traverse the
north-central U.S. on Monday into Monday night while an
associated surface cold front surges southeast through the mid MO
Valley. That front will be accompanied by showers and
thunderstorms, similar to today. Highs in the 70s on Monday will
fall back into the 60s and lower 70s by Tuesday as a cooler,
continental air mass overspreads the region from the north.
Temperatures may rebound slightly on Wednesday ahead of a strong
cold front which is forecast to push through the mid MO Valley on
Thursday.

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.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Friday afternoon)
Issued at 136 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018

Strong south winds ahead of a cold front today 16 to 26kts gusting
30 to 38kts. Thunderstorms will develop at KOFK around
20Z...spreading southeast toward KOMA/KLNK 23-03Z. MVFR cigs/vsbys
with the storms along with gusty winds. Southwest winds becoming
northwest. Gusty northwest winds Friday 15-30kts.

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.OAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...None.
IA...None.
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SHORT TERM...Mead
LONG TERM...Mead
AVIATION...Zapotocny

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
333 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ015-018-032>034-042>045-
050>053-065>068-078-088>093-211045-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page-Thurston-Wayne-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-
Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-
Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
333 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday

A band of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to spread
east across the area this afternoon through this evening, along
and ahead of a cold front. The primary hazard with these storms is
damaging winds, though some hail is also possible.

Minor flooding will continue along the Missouri River upstream
of Lewis and Clark Lake in Knox County and in the vicinity of
Brownville.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Thursday

Minor flooding will continue along the Missouri River upstream of
Lewis and Clark Lake in Knox County. Minor flooding along the
Missouri River in the vicinity of Brownville should subside by
Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Storm spotter activation may be needed on a localized basis late
this afternoon and this evening.

NEZ011-012-016-017-030-031-211045-
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Boone-Madison-
333 PM CDT Thu Sep 20 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Friday

Isolated strong storms are possible this afternoon into early
evening. Gusty winds and some small hail are possible.

Minor flooding will continue along the Missouri River upstream
of Lewis and Clark Lake in Knox County and in the vicinity of
Brownville.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday night through Thursday

Minor flooding will continue along the Missouri River upstream of
Lewis and Clark Lake in Knox County.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Storm spotter activation will not be required through Friday.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
429 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

NEZ050-051-202200-
Saunders NE-Butler NE-
429 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL BUTLER AND WEST CENTRAL
SAUNDERS COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM CDT...

At 429 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
David City, or 18 miles southeast of Columbus, moving northeast at 45
mph.

Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
David City, Brainard, Octavia, Bruno, Linwood, Abie and Garrison.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northeastern and east central Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4146 9691 4123 9681 4108 9724 4126 9730
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 239DEG 41KT 4123 9714

MEAD

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
431 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

NEZ033-034-044-202200-
Burt NE-Cuming NE-Dodge NE-
431 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN BURT...SOUTHEASTERN
CUMING AND NORTHERN DODGE COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM CDT...

At 431 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southwest of Scribner, or 33 miles east of Columbus, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Scribner, Hooper, Uehling, Craig, Oakland, Dead Timber State
Recreation Area, Summit Lake State Recreation Area and 7 Miles North
Of North Bend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
northeastern and east central Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4185 9637 4175 9629 4168 9641 4168 9644
      4166 9644 4148 9675 4157 9686 4189 9647
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 223DEG 48KT 4158 9673

ZAPOTOCNY

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
444 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

NEZ034-044-045-202215-
Burt NE-Washington NE-Dodge NE-
444 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL BURT...WASHINGTON
AND EASTERN DODGE COUNTIES UNTIL 515 PM CDT...

At 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nickerson, or 32 miles northwest of Omaha, moving east at 55 mph.

Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Fremont, Blair, Arlington, Hooper, Nickerson, Kennard, Herman,
Winslow and Summit Lake State Recreation Area.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
east central Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4146 9663 4161 9665 4178 9637 4170 9614
      4145 9608
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 254DEG 52KT 4157 9649

ZAPOTOCNY

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
447 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

NEZ044-051-202215-
Saunders NE-Dodge NE-
447 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL DODGE AND NORTHERN
SAUNDERS COUNTIES UNTIL 515 PM CDT...

At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Prague, or 30 miles east of Columbus, moving northeast at 45 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Cedar Bluffs, Weston, Prague, Malmo, Leshara, Colon and Camp Cedars.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
east central Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4147 9664 4133 9641 4132 9641 4117 9680
      4132 9691 4135 9690
TIME...MOT...LOC 2147Z 239DEG 48KT 4131 9679

MEAD

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
513 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

IAZ043-055-NEZ034-202300-
Monona IA-Harrison IA-Burt NE-
513 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MONONA...NORTHWESTERN HARRISON
AND EASTERN BURT COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM CDT...

At 512 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Onawa to 3 miles southeast of Craig.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Onawa, Tekamah, Mondamin, Ute, Pisgah, Moorhead, Mapleton, Blencoe,
Magnolia, Soldier, Little Sioux, Castana, Turin, Rodney, Pelican
Point State Recreation Area, Preparation Canyon State Park, Little
Sioux Scout Ranch, Summit Lake State Recreation Area and Kennebec.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
southwestern and west central Iowa...and east central Nebraska.

LAT...LON 4169 9584 4170 9639 4219 9604 4221 9595
      4221 9567 4197 9567
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 240DEG 38KT 4200 9609 4174 9631

ZAPOTOCNY

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OMAHA/VALLEY NE
518 PM CDT THU SEP 20 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0510 PM     TSTM WND GST     2 ESE TEKAMAH           41.76N 96.18W
09/20/2018  M67 MPH          BURT               NE   ASOS

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