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High Wind Warning 2, NWS North Platte, NE

March 13, 201914 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Mar 13, 2019, 2:44 AM CDT for 14 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 14, 2019, 3:16 AM CDT. It was in force for 16 hr. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2019, 2:44 AM CDT (07:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2019, 3:16 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 14, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Blaine County, NE, Chase County, NE, Custer County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Hayes County, NE, Holt County, NE, Keith County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 4:35 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Thedford Airport, NEAWOS STATION TIF, THEDFORD AIRPORT.
Mar 14, 7:53 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 74Broken Bow Airport, NEASOS STATION BBW, BROKEN BOW AIRPORT.
Mar 14, 8:15 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 603 Ene Big Springs, NEMESONET STATION UP938, BIG SPRINGS 2E.
Mar 14, 10:05 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 74Broken Bow Airport, NEASOS STATION BBW, BROKEN BOW AIRPORT.
Mar 14, 11:17 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 1.23Broken Bow, NESTORM TOTAL RAINFALL
Mar 14, 11:17 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 1.769 Nw Anselmo, NESTORM TOTAL RAINFALL. LOW LYING AREAS HAVE FLOODED.
Mar 14, 11:17 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 2.16Oneill, NESTORM TOTAL RAINFALL
Mar 14, 11:17 AM CDTHEAVY RAIN 2.18Ewing, NESTORM TOTAL RAINFALL
Mar 14, 11:17 AM CDTSNOW 313 Ene Tryon, NE1.24 INCHES OF RAIN AND 3 INCHES OF SNOWFALL.
Mar 14, 11:25 AM CDTFLOOD1 S Sargent, NEHISTORICAL BRIDGE 1 MILE SOUTH OF SARGENT DESTROYED BY HIGH FLOWS AND ICE ON THE MIDDLE LOUP RIVER. TIME IS ESTIMATED.
Mar 14, 11:40 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 77Broken Bow Airport, NEASOS STATION BBW, BROKEN BOW AIRPORT.
Mar 14, 12:22 PM CDTFLOOD5 Ne Oconto, NEFLOOD DAMAGE ON HIGHWAY 21 NORTHEAST OF OCONTO WITH BRIDGE ABUTMENT WASHED OUT THAT CROSSES THE SOUTH LOUP RIVER.
Mar 14, 1:34 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND DMGNorth Platte, NELARGE, GREEN PINE TREE SPLIT AT E AND JEFFERSON STREETS AND LARGE METAL SIGN FROM BUSINESS BLOWN DOWN ONTO E 4TH AVE IN NORTH PLATTE.

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

The nearest sounding before it

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 33 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2019-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 00:00Z on 2019-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 176 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
1006 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
176 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
287 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

203 
WWUS73 KLBF 130744
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
244 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO CAUSE HIGH WINDS ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN
NEBRASKA THURSDAY...

.A powerful spring storm will pass north of southwestern Nebraska
Thursday. The storm will cause very strong north and northwest
winds.

NEZ025-026-036>038-057>059-069>071-132200-
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0002.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Thomas-Blaine-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-
Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Ogallala, 
Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta,
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
244 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019 /144 AM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM
CDT /6 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/ to 7 PM
CDT /6 PM MDT/ Thursday. 

* TIMING...High winds are expected throughout the day with a 
  decrease around sunset.

* WINDS...Northwest at 35 to 45 mph gusting to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for light weight
  vehicles, high profile vehicles and light weight trailers. Minor
  structural damage is possible to buildings.

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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
994 
WWUS73 KLBF 132328
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
628 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO CAUSE HIGH WINDS ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN
NEBRASKA THURSDAY...

.A powerful spring storm will pass north of southwestern Nebraska
Thursday. The storm will cause very strong north and northwest
winds.

NEZ025-026-036>038-057>059-069>071-141100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0002.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Thomas-Blaine-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-
Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Ogallala, 
Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta,
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
628 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019 /528 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/
TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...High winds are expected throughout the day with a 
  decrease around sunset.

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for light 
  weight vehicles, high profile vehicles and light weight 
  trailers. Minor structural damage is possible to buildings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TAYLOR
940 
WWUS73 KLBF 140308
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1008 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO CAUSE HIGH WINDS ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN
NEBRASKA THURSDAY...

.A powerful spring storm will pass north of southwestern Nebraska
Thursday. The storm will cause very strong north and northwest
winds.

NEZ038-140415-
/O.CAN.KLBF.HW.W.0002.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
1008 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A
BLIZZARD WARNING...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has cancelled the
High Wind Warning and replaced it with a blizzard warning. 

$$

NEZ025-026-036-037-057>059-069>071-141515-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0002.190314T1400Z-190315T0000Z/
Thomas-Blaine-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-
Frontier-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
1008 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019 /908 PM MDT Wed Mar 13 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM CDT /8 AM MDT/
TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...

* TIMING...High winds are expected throughout the day with a 
  decrease around sunset.

* Winds...Northwest 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for light 
  weight vehicles, high profile vehicles and light weight 
  trailers. Minor structural damage is possible to buildings.

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.

&&

$$
791 
WWUS73 KLBF 140816 AAA
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
316 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WINDS CONTINUE TODAY ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN NEBRASKA...

.A powerful spring storm will pass east of southwestern Nebraska 
today. The storm will cause very strong northwest winds.

NEZ025-026-036-037-057>059-069>071-142200-
/O.EXT.KLBF.HW.W.0002.190314T0816Z-190315T0000Z/
Thomas-Blaine-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-
Frontier-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
316 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019 /216 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...High winds are expected throughout the day with a
  decrease late in the afternoon.

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for light 
  weight vehicles, high profile vehicles and light weight 
  trailers. Minor structural damage is possible to buildings.

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.

&&

$$
539 
WWUS73 KLBF 141353
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
853 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WINDS CONTINUE TODAY ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL 
NEBRASKA...

.A powerful spring storm will cause very strong northwest winds
today, with gusts up to 65 mph.

NEZ010-028-029-038-142200-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0000Z/
Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-
Including the cities of Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, 
Ericson, and Broken Bow
853 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a High
Wind Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. 

* TIMING...High winds are expected throughout the day with a 
  decrease late in the afternoon. 

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for light 
  weight vehicles, high profile vehicles and light weight 
  trailers. Minor structural damage is possible to buildings. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NEZ025-026-036-037-057>059-069>071-142200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0000Z/
Thomas-Blaine-McPherson-Logan-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-
Frontier-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
853 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019 /753 AM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...High winds are expected throughout the day with a 
  decrease late in the afternoon. 

* Winds...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, especially for light 
  weight vehicles, high profile vehicles and light weight 
  trailers. Minor structural damage is possible to buildings. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Roberg
458 
WWUS73 KLBF 150007
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
707 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...WINDS HAVE BEGUN TO RELAX ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL
NEBRASKA...

NEZ010-025-026-028-029-036>038-057>059-069>071-150115-
/O.EXP.KLBF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190315T0000Z/
Holt-Thomas-Blaine-Garfield-Wheeler-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-
Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Oneill, Atkinson, Thedford, Halsey, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Tryon, 
Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, 
North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, 
Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
707 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019 /607 PM MDT Thu Mar 14 2019/

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to diminish into the evening hours. Through 10
PM CDT, locations east of highway 83, may see winds gusts
approaching 50 MPH before diminishing further. 

$$

CLB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 12, 8:41 PM CDTFlood WatchLBFArthur, Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Chase, Custer and 16 more22 hr
Mar 13, 2:37 AM CDTWinter Storm WarningLBFBlaine, Boyd, Brown, Chase, Custer, Frontier and 13 more40 hr
Mar 13, 6:30 AM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFGarfield, Holt, Wheeler3 hr
Mar 13, 7:57 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFLincoln, Logan3 hr
Mar 13, 8:19 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFBlaine, Custer, Loup4 hr
Mar 13, 9:37 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFBrown, Keya Paha, Rock4 hr
Mar 13, 9:42 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFBoyd, Garfield, Holt, Wheeler3 hr
Mar 13, 10:37 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFArthur, Cherry, Grant, Hooker, Logan, McPherson and 1 more3 hr
Mar 13, 10:41 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLBFKeith, Lincoln, Perkins3 hr
Mar 13, 12:06 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFBlaine, Custer, Garfield, Loup, Wheeler6 hr
Mar 13, 12:10 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFBoyd, Brown, Holt, Keya Paha, Rock6 hr
Mar 13, 3:30 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLBFGarfield6 hr
Mar 13, 3:36 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLBFHolt42 hr
Mar 13, 5:59 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFBlaine, Custer, Garfield, Loup, Wheeler12 hr
Mar 13, 6:05 PM CDTAreal Flood WarningLBFBoyd, Brown, Holt, Keya Paha, Rock12 hr
Mar 13, 6:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFWheeler48 min

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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.