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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Hastings, NE

March 14, 20195 counties in Nebraska; Jewell County, Kansas

NWS Hastings, NE issued this high wind warning at Mar 14, 2019, 6:05 AM CDT for 5 counties in Nebraska; Jewell County, Kansas. It took effect at Mar 14, 2019, 12:01 PM CDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2019, 6:05 AM CDT (11:05 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2019, 12:01 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2019, 10:00 PM CDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Hastings, NE

Counties Jewell County, KS, Fillmore County, NE, Nuckolls County, NE, Polk County, NE, Thayer County, NE, York County, NE

The radar

The Grand Island radar (KUEX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 00:00Z, 11.1 hours before the alert went out and 152 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 00:00Z on 2019-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 137 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2019-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 272 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
137 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1073 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
272 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
324 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

906 
WWUS73 KGID 141105
NPWGID

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

KSZ007-NEZ049-064-077-086-087-141915-
/O.CAN.KGID.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KGID.HW.W.0003.190314T1800Z-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
605 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a High Wind
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT
this evening. 

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through this 
  evening. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for this area until 1 
  PM today.

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH,
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power pole
  damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility will
  also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard Warning 
  statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ017>019-141915-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Osborne, 
Downs, and Beloit
605 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through this
  evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power pole
  damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility will
  also be reduced in any falling snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ005-006-NEZ039>041-046>048-060>063-072>076-082>085-141915-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0002.190314T1800Z-190315T0300Z/
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
605 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through this 
  evening. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for this area until 1 
  PM today. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
316 
WWUS73 KGID 141422
NPWGID

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

KSZ005-006-NEZ060-072-073-082-083-142230-
/O.EXT.KGID.HW.W.0002.190314T1422Z-190315T0300Z/
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

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through this
  evening.  

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ017>019-142230-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-
Including the cities of Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Osborne, 
Downs, and Beloit
922 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through 
  this evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in any falling snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

NEZ039>041-046>048-061>063-074>076-084-085-142230-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0002.190314T1800Z-190315T0300Z/
Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-
Kearney-Adams-Clay-Franklin-Webster-
Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, 
Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, 
St. Libory, Central City, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, Minden, 
Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, 
Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, 
Rosemont, and Bladen
922 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through 
  this evening. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for this area 
  until 1 PM today. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ007-NEZ049-064-077-086-087-142230-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0003.190314T1800Z-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
922 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through 
  this evening. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for this area 
  until 1 PM today. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
966 
WWUS73 KGID 141701
NPWGID

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1201 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019


NEZ039>041-046>048-061>063-074>076-084-085-150115-
/O.EXT.KGID.HW.W.0002.190314T1701Z-190315T0300Z/
Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-
Kearney-Adams-Clay-Franklin-Webster-
Including the cities of Ord, Greeley, Spalding, Scotia, Wolbach, 
Fullerton, Genoa, Loup City, Sherman Reservoir, Litchfield, 
St. Libory, Central City, Kearney, Grand Island, Aurora, Minden, 
Hastings, Sutton, Harvard, Clay Center, Edgar, Fairfield, 
Franklin, Campbell, Hildreth, Inavale, Red Cloud, Blue Hill, 
Rosemont, and Bladen
1201 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through this
  evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ007-NEZ049-064-077-086-087-150115-
/O.EXT.KGID.HW.W.0003.190314T1701Z-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
1201 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through this
  evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ005-006-017>019-NEZ060-072-073-082-083-150115-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Dawson-Gosper-Phelps-Furnas-
Harlan-
Including the cities of Phillipsburg, Bellaire, Smith Center, 
Kensington, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Osborne, Downs, Beloit,
Lexington, Cozad, Willow Island, Gothenburg, Elwood, 
Johnson Lake, Holdrege, Cambridge, Arapahoe, Oxford, Beaver City,
Hollinger, Alma, and Orleans
1201 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through 
  this evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$
069 
WWUS73 KGID 150115
NPWGID

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



KSZ005-006-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>048-060>063-072>076-082>085-
150300-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-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, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Osborne, Downs, Beloit,
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
815 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through 
  this evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

KSZ007-NEZ049-064-077-086-087-150300-
/O.CON.KGID.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-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
815 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Very strong northwest winds will continue through 
  this evening. 

* WINDS...Sustained speeds from the northwest at 30 to 45 MPH, 
  with gusts up to around 65 MPH, are expected. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could cause tree, property and power 
  pole damage, with scattered power outages possible. Visibility 
  will also be reduced in falling snow. Refer to the Blizzard 
  Warning statement for more details on this. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.

&&

$$

Billings Wright
219 
WWUS73 KGID 150258
NPWGID

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


KSZ005-006-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>048-060>063-072>076-082>085-
150400-
/O.EXP.KGID.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0300Z/
Phillips-Smith-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-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, Codell, Plainville, Stockton, Osborne, Downs, Beloit,
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
958 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds are still breezy out of the northwest gusting to 30 to 35
mph, but they have dropped below 50 mph and the High Wind Warning
will be allowed to expire. 

$$

KSZ007-NEZ049-064-077-086-087-150400-
/O.EXP.KGID.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-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
958 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds are still breezy out of the northwest gusting to 30 to 35
mph, but they have dropped below 50 mph and the High Wind Warning
will be allowed to expire.

$$

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Hastings, NE wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Mar 14, 3:10 AM CDT, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 14, 3:10 AM CDT, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hastings NE
310 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 305 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

Not too difficult to pick out the feature of interest in the
satellite imagery early this morning. A tightly wound, stacked
upper level low pressure system continues to slide ENE across
the Central Plains...and is currently spinning over the far
eastern portions of our CWA...on its way into east-central NE by
around sunrise. Am impressed with how consistent the models were
over the past several days in the grand scheme of things with this
system, and did pretty well with the location of this smaller
band that is currently set up through central portions of NE. At
the sfc, the accompanying cold front has made the swing through
all but a very small corner of the SErn CWA. To this point, the
strongest winds have been just outside the western edge of the
CWA, but still have had a number of 55-60 MPH gusts (Ord has been
the highest so far, just gusted to 62 MPH at 243 AM). Looks like
the sfc low was around 977mb or so when it entered the SWrn corner
earlier this evening. Have had reports of reduced visibility and
hazardous travel conditions, and a handful of automated sites have
dropped down to 1/4-1/2 mi...feel headlines are in good shape as
is. Hydrology-wise, have many reports of flooded rivers,
water-covered roadways, etc...there were even a few water-rescues
in Buffalo County.

The forecast for today/tonight will continue to be dominated by
the gradually departing storm system. The worst conditions are
expected to continue through roughly the late morning hours, hi-
res models showing a marked downward trend in precip with time
from west to east. At this point, won't be making any changes to
current headlines...with the Blizzard Warning running through 18Z
and the Winter Weather Advisory for far eastern counties (that may
see at least light snow longer into the day) into this evening.
That Winter Weather Advisory may be running a bit long, but will
let day shift assess trends and adjust as necessary. No change in
the expectations for winds, those stronger gusts just off to the
west are expected to slide into our CWA. Through 18Z, the Blizzard
Warning covers the high wind, with a High Wind Warning in effect
for the remainder of the CWA. Once the Blizzard Warning expires,
the High Wind Warning will return for that area...running through
10 PM this evening.

Thinking is that precipitation will come to an end by this
evening, and kept the 00-12Z period tonight dry. Expecting to
see decreasing cloud cover with time through tonight, and though
winds won't be as strong as what is ongoing currently, they will
still be on the gusty side. Following highs today in the mid 30s-
near 40 (admittedly, confidence in that is on the low side),
overnight lows tonight drop into the lower-mid 20s.

.LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday)
Issued at 305 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

With ongoing weather, did not spend a lot of time concentrating on
the long term period.

In the wake of this departing system, models are in good agreement
showing northwesterly flow setting up across the region as we get
into Friday and the upcoming weekend. The forecast for this period
is a dry one, and certainly looks to have more in the way in the
sunshine. NW winds may still be on the breezy side through the
morning hours on Friday, but the overall trend will continue
downward. Speeds closer to 10 MPH are expected for Sat/Sun. Also
have a warming trend in temps in the forecast, with highs in the
upper 30s/mid 40s Friday and up into the upper 40s to mid 50s by
Sunday.

Looking ahead to Monday through Wednesday, outside of a small
chance for precip thanks to a passing shortwave disturbance on
Tuesday, the forecast remains a dry one. 40s and 50s look to stick
around for highs.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z KGRI/KEAR TAFS through 06Z Friday)
Issued at 1221 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

Powerful storm system will continue to drive the weather at both
terminal sites. Sub-1000ft ceilings and lower visibilities will
continue...with rain finally starting to give way to the snow.
Gusts upstream of the terminals have reached near 60MPH, expect
the same as that front pushes further east. It doesn't look to be
until later this afternoon when snow ends and winds show a
noticeable downward trend, though they will still be plenty
gusty.

&&

.GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...High Wind Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this
     evening for NEZ039>041-046>048-060>063-072>076-082>085.

     Blizzard Warning until 1 PM CDT this afternoon for NEZ039>041-
     046>048-060>063-072>076-082>085.

     High Wind Warning until 10 PM CDT this evening for NEZ049-064-
     077-086-087.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for NEZ049-
     064-077-086-087.

KS...High Wind Warning from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT this
     evening for KSZ005-006.

     Blizzard Warning until 1 PM CDT this afternoon for KSZ005-006.

     High Wind Warning until 10 PM CDT this evening for KSZ007-
     017>019.

     Winter Weather Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for KSZ007.

&&

SHORT TERM...ADP
LONG TERM...ADP
AVIATION...ADP
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 14, 5:56 AM CDT, 9 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
556 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
151200-
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-
556 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A powerful storm system will gradually depart the area today and
tonight, but will continue to promote multiple weather concerns.

All of the Nebraska outlook area is under widespread areal Flood
Warnings or Flash Flood Warnings, along with a number of river
Flood Warnings specific to particular rivers and creeks. Flooding
is most severe and extensive within counties north of Interstate
80, where some places are experiencing historic flooding, the
likes of which not seen in at least decades. Farther south, there
are also a few river Flood Warnings in north central Kansas.
Please refer to all of these Flood-related statements for further
details.

Meanwhile, a winter storm will continue producing snow, strong
winds and blizzard conditions across much of the outlook. The
heaviest snow will occur this morning, with only lingering light
snow or flurries this afternoon into this evening. Total snow
accumulations will vary considerably across the area, from only a
dusting, up to perhaps as much as 3 to 5 inches in localized
areas. No matter how much snow falls, significant visibility
reductions will continue as long as snow is falling, thanks to
intense northwest winds commonly gusting 50 up to around 65 MPH.
As a result of all these concerns, the entire outlook is under a
combination of Blizzard Warnings and High Wind Warnings. Please
refer to these statements for more information.

Winds will very gradually decrease in intensity this afternoon
into tonight, with gusts by midnight generally 25 to 35 MPH, and
then down only 15 to 25 MPH by sunrise Friday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Fortunately, we enter a much drier, and considerably less-active
weather pattern through at least the next week.

However, considerable flooding issues will likely continue for at
least a few days, especially in the Nebraska outlook area. Please
refer to any Flood Warning statements on Friday and into the
weekend for more information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight, but any
reports of significant flooding, wind damage, and measured snow
totals would be appreciated.

&&

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

Pfannkuch

In the hours before

Local storm report, Mar 14, 5:25 AM CDT, 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
525 AM CDT THU MAR 14 2019

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

0450 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NW ORD                41.62N 98.95W
03/14/2019  M68 MPH          VALLEY             NE   ASOS

            ASOS STATION ODX, ORD AIRPORT.

&&

THIES
Local storm report, Mar 14, 5:43 AM CDT, 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
543 AM CDT THU MAR 14 2019

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

0535 AM     BLIZZARD         3 S AURORA              40.82N 98.00W
03/14/2019                   HAMILTON           NE   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            ZERO VISIBILITY AT TIMES ALONG INTERSTATE 80
            IN HAMILTON COUNTY. LOCATION ESTIMATED.

&&

THIES
Local storm report, Mar 14, 5:45 AM CDT, 20 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
545 AM CDT THU MAR 14 2019

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

0534 AM     FLOOD            4 ENE SILVER CREEK      41.34N 97.60W
03/14/2019                   MERRICK            NE   911 CALL CENTER

            MONROE ROAD IS COMPLETELY WASHED OUT AT
            HIGHWAY 30.

&&

THIES
Local storm report, Mar 14, 5:47 AM CDT, 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
547 AM CDT THU MAR 14 2019

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

0542 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 3 SSE BRADSHAW          40.84N 97.73W
03/14/2019  M61 MPH          YORK               NE   MESONET

&&

THIES
Local storm report, Mar 14, 5:49 AM CDT, 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
549 AM CDT THU MAR 14 2019

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

0313 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 6 SW NELSON             40.15N 98.16W
03/14/2019  M56 MPH          NUCKOLLS           NE   MESONET

&&

THIES
Local storm report, Mar 14, 5:55 AM CDT, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HASTINGS NE
555 AM CDT THU MAR 14 2019

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

0555 AM     SNOW             2 ENE KEARNEY           40.71N 99.06W
03/14/2019  E3.0 INCH        BUFFALO            NE   NWS EMPLOYEE

            ESTIMATED SNOWFALL SO FAR, NOT AN OFFICIAL
            MEASUREMENT.

&&

PFANNKUCH

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 7:07 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningGIDBuffalo, Hall, Sherman5 hr
Mar 13, 8:56 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningGIDHamilton, Merrick3 hr
Mar 13, 9:54 PM CDTBlizzard WarningGIDAdams, Buffalo, Clay, Dawson, Fillmore, Franklin and 18 more14 hr
Mar 13, 11:48 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningGIDBuffalo, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Merrick and 3 more8 hr
Mar 14, 3:43 AM CDTFlash Flood Warning EmergencyGIDNance6 hr
Mar 14, 4:22 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningGIDHarlan36 hr
Mar 14, 4:59 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGIDNuckolls, Webster25 hr
Mar 14, 6:20 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningGIDGreeley16 hr
Mar 13, 8:44 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGIDOsborne23 hr
Mar 13, 8:57 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningGIDOsborne, Rooks64 hr
Mar 14, 9:23 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningGIDOsborne, Smith30 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in Nebraska, 2019High Wind Warnings in Kansas, 2019Every high wind warning in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.