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High Wind Warning 1, NWS North Platte, NE

January 17, 202015 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Jan 17, 2020, 3:34 AM CST for 15 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Jan 17, 2020, 8:00 PM CST. It was in force for 10 hr. 3 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
Jan 17, 2020, 3:34 AM CST (09:34 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 17, 2020, 8:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 18, 2020, 6:28 AM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Blaine County, NE, Boyd County, NE, Brown County, NE, Chase County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Grant County, NE, Holt County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Loup County, NE, Rock County, NE, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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
Jan 17, 9:32 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Imperial, NE
Jan 17, 10:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Imperial, NE
Jan 18, 12:39 AM CSTHIGH SUST WINDS 414 Sse Bartlett, NE

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, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 116 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 2020-01-17Temperature 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 2020-01-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 398 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2030 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
398 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
613 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

213 
WWUS73 KLBF 170934
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
334 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

NEZ005>010-025>029-094-172300-
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0001.200118T0200Z-200118T1300Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-
Garfield-Wheeler-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Thedford, 
Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, 
Ericson, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
334 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 /234 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ this evening to 7 AM CST /6 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy to areas of blowing snow is
  anticipated across parts of far north central Nebraska. Minor
  impacts will be possible due to blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

ET
6 follow-up statements
686 
WWUS73 KLBF 171756 AAA
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1156 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

NEZ023-024-038-180200-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0001.200118T0200Z-200118T1300Z/
Grant-Hooker-Custer-
Including the cities of Hyannis, Mullen, and Broken Bow
1156 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 /1056 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Grant, Hooker and Custer Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ this evening to 7 AM CST /6 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visiblity will lower to 1/2 mile at times
  during scattered snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NEZ005>010-025>029-094-180200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.200118T0200Z-200118T1300Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-
Garfield-Wheeler-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Thedford, 
Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, 
Ericson, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
1156 AM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 /1056 AM MST Fri Jan 17 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ this evening to 7 AM CST /6 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visiblity will lower to 1/2 mile at times
  during scattered snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
885 
WWUS73 KLBF 171917
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
117 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

NEZ005>010-023>029-038-094-181300-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.200118T0200Z-200118T1300Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, 
Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
117 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 /1217 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/
THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 8 PM CST /7 PM MST/ this evening to 7 AM CST /6 AM 
  MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visiblity will lower to 1/2 mile at times 
  during scattered snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
756 
WWUS73 KLBF 180359
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
959 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

NEZ005>010-023>029-038-094-181200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1300Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, 
Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
959 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 /859 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be very
  difficult, especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
203 
WWUS73 KLBF 180507
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1107 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020

NEZ069-181300-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1300Z/
Chase-
Including the cities of Champion, Enders, Imperial, and Wauneta
1007 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Chase County.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be very
  difficult, especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NEZ005>010-023>029-038-094-181300-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1300Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Hyannis, 
Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, 
Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
1107 PM CST Fri Jan 17 2020 /1007 PM MST Fri Jan 17 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CST /6 AM MST/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be very
  difficult, especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$
600 
WWUS73 KLBF 180905
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
305 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

NEZ005-023>025-069-094-181015-
/O.CAN.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1300Z/
Eastern Cherry-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Chase-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, 
Halsey, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Cody, Eli, Merriman,
and Kilgore
305 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020 /205 AM MST Sat Jan 18 2020/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northwesterly winds have diminished some across the northwestern
Sandhills and portions of far southwestern Nebraska. Through
sunrise, wind gusts up to 45 MPH will be possible. 

$$

NEZ006>010-026>029-038-181300-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1300Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Custer-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, and Broken Bow
305 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power
  outages are possible. Travel will be very difficult, especially
  for high profile and lightweight vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CLB
543 
WWUS73 KLBF 181228
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
628 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

NEZ006>010-026>029-038-181330-
/O.CAN.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200118T1300Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Custer-
Including the cities of Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, 
Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, Purdum, 
Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, and Broken Bow
628 AM CST Sat Jan 18 2020

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished across portions of north central and central
Nebraska. Winds may gust up to 40 MPH this morning across portions
of north central and central Nebraska. Winds will diminish further
this afternoon. 

$$

CLB

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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.