Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Hastings, NE

Jewell County, KS, Phillips County, KS, Smith County, KS, Adams County, NE, Buffalo County, NE, Clay County, NE, Dawson County, NE, Fillmore County, NE, Franklin County, NE, Furnas County, NE, Gosper County, NE, Greeley County, NE, Hall County, NE, Hamilton County, NE, Harlan County, NE, Howard County, NE, Kearney County, NE, Merrick County, NE, Nance County, NE, Nuckolls County, NE, Phelps County, NE, Polk County, NE, Sherman County, NE, Thayer County, NE, Valley County, NE, Webster County, NE, York County, NE

651 
WWUS43 KGID 140614
WSWGID

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
114 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

KSZ005-006-NEZ039>041-046>048-060>063-072>076-082>085-141500-
/O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Phillips-Smith-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Dawson-
Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Furnas-
Harlan-Franklin-Webster-
Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, 
Kensington, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, 
Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, 
Central City, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, 
Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, 
Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield,
Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, 
Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, 
Blue Hill, Rosemont, and Bladen
114 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of anywhere
  from 1 to 5 inches. Northwest winds are expected to gust as high
  as 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south 
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous travel conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong 
  winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ007-NEZ049-064-077-086-087-141500-
/O.CON.KGID.WW.Y.0018.190314T0700Z-190315T0300Z/
Jewell-Polk-York-Fillmore-Nuckolls-Thayer-
Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, 
Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, York, Geneva, Exeter, 
Fairmont, Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler
114 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of up to
  one inch are expected. Northwest winds are expected to gust as
  high as 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and 
  south central Nebraska.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and 
  power lines.

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.

&&

$$

709 
WWUS43 KGID 141051
WSWGID

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
551 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

KSZ007-NEZ049-064-077-086-087-141900-
/O.UPG.KGID.WW.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KGID.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Jewell-Polk-York-Fillmore-Nuckolls-Thayer-
Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, 
Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, York, Geneva, Exeter, 
Fairmont, Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler
551 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and 
  south central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power
  lines.

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.

&&

$$

KSZ005-006-NEZ039>041-046>048-060>063-072>076-082>085-141800-
/O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Phillips-Smith-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Dawson-
Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Furnas-
Harlan-Franklin-Webster-
Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, 
Kensington, Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, 
Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, 
Central City, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, 
Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, Elwood, Johnson Lake, Holdrege, 
Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield,
Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City, Hollinger, Alma, 
Orleans, Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, 
Blue Hill, Rosemont, and Bladen
551 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to 1 to 2 inches is possible, mainly east of Highway 183. Winds
  gusting as high as 55-65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south 
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power
  lines.

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.

&&

$$

743 
WWUS43 KGID 141422
WSWGID

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
922 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

KSZ005-006-NEZ060-072-073-082-083-141530-
/O.CAN.KGID.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Phillips-Smith-Dawson-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas-Harlan-
Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, 
Kensington, Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Elwood, 
Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City,
Hollinger, Alma, and Orleans
922 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The visibility has improved. There could still be some light snow
or flurries and some patchy blowing and drifting snow. 

$$

KSZ007-NEZ039>041-046>049-061>064-074>077-084>087-141800-
/O.CON.KGID.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Jewell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Buffalo-
Hall-Hamilton-York-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Franklin-Webster-
Nuckolls-Thayer-
Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Ord, 
Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, 
Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, 
Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora,
York, Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, 
Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Franklin, Campbell, 
Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, 
Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler
922 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to 1 to 2 inches is possible, east of Highway 183. Winds 
  gusting as high as 55-65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central and south 
  central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on hazardous road conditions. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power 
  lines.

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.

&&

$$

440 
WWUS43 KGID 141700
WSWGID

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1200 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019


KSZ007-NEZ039>041-046>049-061>064-074>077-084>087-141800-
/O.CAN.KGID.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T1800Z/
Jewell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Buffalo-
Hall-Hamilton-York-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Franklin-Webster-
Nuckolls-Thayer-
Including the cities of Mankato, Jewell, Ionia, Burr Oak, Ord, 
Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, 
Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, St. Libory, Central City, 
Stromsburg, Osceola, Shelby, Polk, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora,
York, Minden, Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, 
Fairfield, Geneva, Exeter, Fairmont, Franklin, Campbell, 
Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Rosemont, Bladen, 
Bostwick, Superior, Nelson, Hebron, and Deshler
1200 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The visibility has improved this morning. There could still be a
little light snow or flurries which, with the wind, could cause
some patchy blowing or drifting snow. 

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hastings NE
702 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Thursday)
Issued at 307 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

The main rain shield has moved to the north of the forecast area
this afternoon. There are some showers that have developed along and
north of the state line. To the south of the state line, there is
some sunshine.

All of this sets things up for the afternoon. The sun in north
central Kansas will create some instability and there will be a
chance for showers and thunderstorms developing in the vicinity of
the surface low and warm front. There is still enough CAPE that
there could be some strong to severe thunderstorms for a time this
afternoon. The window of opportunity is somewhat small with the sun
going down and losing the heating.

The next concern becomes the change over to snow. Models are fairly
consistent this afternoon that the cold air starts to move into the
area around dark tonight, then spreads across the area during the
night. There could be a few patches of freezing rain as the
precipitation changes from rain to snow tonight. With the wind, when
there is snow, there will be blowing snow which will reduce
visibility. The snow will continue through much of the night for
much of the Nebraska portion of the forecast area.

Models are also fairly consistent with the heavier snow ending
during the morning and mainly lighter snow during the afternoon
before coming to an end.

Another consideration will be when the surface low moves through the
forecast area this afternoon and evening, the winds will turn to the
north or northwest and start to increase. Winds at 850mb are 50 to
65 knots this evening and into Thursday. Expect very windy
conditions across the area through Thursday. The wind will cause
areas of blowing snow in the area with the greatest snowfall.

.LONG TERM...(Thursday night through Wednesday)
Issued at 307 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

The snow should have ended during the afternoon Thursday but a
couple of the models continue to have some light precipitation
nearby Thursday night. Expect that at most, there will only be some
flurries for the majority of the area and ending early in the
evening. The skies should be clearing during the night. Winds are
expected to be breezy through the night.

Friday through Monday is expected to be a dry period. There will be
a surface high that moves through the area and temperatures are
expected be around normal for this time of year.

The next upper level wave will affect the area Monday night into
Wednesday. There could be some on and off precipitation. With the
temperatures warmer during the day and cooler at night it could be
some rain and snow at times.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z KGRI/KEAR TAFS through 00Z Thursday)
Issued at 702PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

The upper level low pressure system is approaching south central
Nebraska from the southwest. Precipitation is spreading across the
region and eventually will be switching to snow in the next 6 to 8
hours from west to east. Expect it to be a transition from rain to
snow. As the snow develops, the north winds will become strong.
Expect sustained speeds above 30kts and gusts to 50kts or higher
towards sunrise. Winds will stay strong throughout the day, but
precipitation is expected to diminish during the late morning
hours.

&&

.GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...High Wind Warning from 2 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday for NEZ041-
     047>049-062>064-075>077-085>087.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 2 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday for
     NEZ041-047>049-062>064-075>077-085>087.

     Winter Storm Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM CDT
     Thursday for NEZ039-040-046-060-061-072>074.

     High Wind Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM CDT Thursday
     for NEZ082>084.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM CDT
     Thursday for NEZ082>084.

KS...High Wind Warning from 2 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday for KSZ007-019.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 2 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday for
     KSZ007.

     High Wind Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM CDT Thursday
     for KSZ005-006-017-018.

     Winter Weather Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 10 PM CDT
     Thursday for KSZ005-006.

&&

SHORT TERM...JCB
LONG TERM...JCB
AVIATION...Billings Wright

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
336 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
141200-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
336 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.

A powerful storm system will continue to promote multiple weather
concerns.

South central Nebraska is in Flood warning or Flash Flood
Warnings. Please see the latest flood products for information.

Thunderstorms remain possible through early this evening across
the area. While most storms should not be severe, there is a
Marginal Risk that a few strong to severe storms could develop
mainly through 8 PM. Should this occur, the main threats would
include hail to around quarter size and wind gusts to around 60
MPH. A brief tornado cannot be completely ruled out, but this is
considered a very small possibility.

In addition today, south-southeast winds will become fairly
strong in north central Kansas, with sustained speeds around 30
MPH and gusts of 40 to 50 MPH.

Late tonight into Thursday, rain will change to snow from west
to east. Total snow accumulations through Thursday of generally
1 to 3 inches are expected across most of the outlook area. No
matter how much snow falls, significant visibility reductions are
likely, as the entire outlook area will observe intense northwest
winds, gusting to around 65 MPH. As a result of these snow and
high wind concerns, the entire outlook area is under a
combination of Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories
and High Wind Warnings. Please refer to these statements for more
information.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thursday into Thursday evening, the entire outlook area remains
under a combination of Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather
Advisories and High Wind Warnings. Please refer to these
statements for more information.

Flooding of various rivers, streams and low-lying areas will
continue through Thursday, and perhaps for a few days beyond
that, until water levels subside.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight, but any
reports of flooding, severe thunderstorm activity, or snow totals
would be appreciated over the next few days.

&&

More information may be obtained at the following web page:
   https://www.weather.gov/hastings

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
525 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

NEZ061-132315-
Buffalo NE-
525 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN BUFFALO COUNTY UNTIL 615
PM CDT...

At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Gibbon, or 9 miles east of Kearney, moving north
at 40 mph.

A brief funnel cloud is possible. Pea size hail and winds in excess
of 40 mph will also be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Gibbon, Ravenna and Poole.

LAT...LON 4068 9878 4065 9890 4065 9902 4105 9905
      4105 9873
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 181DEG 34KT 4066 9891

Heinlein

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Hastings NE
544 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

NEZ039-132330-
Valley NE-
544 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN VALLEY COUNTY UNTIL 630
PM CDT...

At 544 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Arcadia, or 17 miles southwest of Ord, moving north at 30 mph.

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

Locations impacted include...
Arcadia.

LAT...LON 4140 9907 4140 9921 4174 9921 4174 9903
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 179DEG 27KT 4144 9919

Heinlein

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
611 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

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

0610 PM     FLASH FLOOD      6 NW ROCKVILLE          41.18N 98.91W
03/13/2019                   SHERMAN            NE   EMERGENCY MNGR

            EM REPORTS RAPID RISES ALONG MIDDLE LOUP
            RIVER NW OF ROCKVILLE, POTENTIALLY AS MUCH
            AS 4FT HIGHER IN 20 MIN. CATTLE ARE IN
            DANGER.

&&

THIES

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
615 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

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

0614 PM     FLOOD            MCCOOL JUNCTION         40.74N 97.59W
03/13/2019                   YORK               NE   COUNTY OFFICIAL

            TWO HOMES THREATENED BY WATER. WORKING ON
            PROTECTIVE ACTIONS.

&&

THIES

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
920 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

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

0848 PM     FLOOD            2 NW AURORA             40.89N 98.03W
03/13/2019                   HAMILTON           NE   EMERGENCY MNGR

            BIG BLUE RIVER, LINCOLN CREEK, BEAVER CREEK
            AND THE WEST FORK OF THE BLUE RIVER ARE OUT
            OF THEIR BANKS. NUMEROUS COUNTY ROADS HAVE
            WATER OVER THEM.

&&

THIES

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
954 PM CDT WED MAR 13 2019

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

0941 PM     FLOOD            ROCKVILLE               41.12N 98.84W
03/13/2019                   SHERMAN            NE   EMERGENCY MNGR

            WATER OVER HIGHWAY 68 JUST WEST OF
            ROCKVILLE. ICE CHUNKS BIGGER THAN PICKUPS ON
            THE HIGHWAY. DOT HAS CLOSED THE HIGHWAY.

&&

THIES