Alert archive / Nebraska / High Wind Warnings in 2020
High Wind Warning 6, NWS North Platte, NE
NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Dec 22, 2020, 3:20 AM MST for 26 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Dec 22, 2020, 11:00 PM MST. It was in force for 18 hr. 31 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
- Dec 22, 2020, 3:20 AM MST (10:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2020, 11:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 23, 2020, 5:00 PM MST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS North Platte, NE
All 26 counties
Arthur County, NE, Blaine County, NE, Boyd County, NE, Brown County, NE, Chase County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Deuel County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garden County, NE, Garfield County, NE, Grant County, NE, Hayes County, NE, Holt County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keith County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, Loup County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Rock County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE
The radar
The North Platte radar (KLNX), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:25 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2:22 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | Imperial, NE | |
| Dec 23, 3:08 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 1 S Valentine, NE | |
| Dec 23, 4:14 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 2 Nw Broken Bow, NE | |
| Dec 23, 4:35 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 1 S Thedford, NE | |
| Dec 23, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 2 Nw Springview, NE | BLOWING SNOW |
| Dec 23, 5:00 AM MST | SNOW 5 | 1 Ne Kilgore, NE | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| Dec 23, 5:23 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 56 | North Platte, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 0.5 | 1 Nw Sutherland, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 0.5 | Arthur, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 0.7 | 5 W Stapleton, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.1 | 1 Nne Valentine, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.2 | 9 Nw Anselmo, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.5 | 8 Wsw Callaway, NE | WINDS GUSTING TO 59 MPH |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 8 Wnw Ericson, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM MST | SNOW 3 | 2 Ssw Burwell, NE | |
| Dec 23, 6:23 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | North Platte, NE | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 0.5 | Madrid, NE | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 10 Ne Oshkosh, NE | BLOWING SNOW |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.5 | Mullen, NE | BLOWING SNOW |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 2 | 3 Sw Atkinson, NE | BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
| Dec 23, 9:00 AM MST | SNOW 3.5 | 7 Ne Milburn, NE | |
| Dec 23, 9:35 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 S Thedford, NE | |
| Dec 23, 10:15 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 4 N North Platte, NE | |
| Dec 23, 10:33 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 3 Ene North Platte, NE | |
| Dec 23, 10:55 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Oneill, NE | |
| Dec 23, 11:00 AM MST | SNOW 0.5 | 3 Ene North Platte, NE | |
| Dec 23, 11:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.8 | Valentine, NE | |
| Dec 23, 11:00 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 5 W Ainsworth, NE | 3+ HOURS OF 35+ MPH WINDS AND 1/4 MI. VISIBILITY |
| Dec 23, 11:00 AM MST | BLIZZARD | Oneill, NE | 3+ HOURS OF 35+ MPH WINDS AND 1/4 MI. VISIBILITY |
| Dec 23, 11:00 AM MST | BLIZZARD | Valentine, NE | 3+ HOURS OF 35+ MPH WINDS AND 1/4 MI. VISIBILITY |
| Dec 23, 12:10 PM MST | SNOW 2 | 8 Wsw Stapleton, NE | LESS THAN ONE HALF MILE VISIBILITY |
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, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 67 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2266 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 162 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 346 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
013 WWUS73 KLBF 221020 NPWLBF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 420 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 NEZ004>006-008-009-022>027-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-221830- /O.UPG.KLBF.HW.A.0002.201223T0600Z-201224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0006.201223T0600Z-201224T0000Z/ Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Garden-Grant-Hooker- Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith- Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 420 AM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 /320 AM MST Tue Dec 22 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and north central Nebraska. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * 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....Areas of blowing dust are possible across the southeast panhandle into southwest Nebraska, with local reductions to visibility. Light snow and blowing snow are also possible across parts of north central Nebraska which may reduce visibility. 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. && $$ Roberg
4 follow-up statements
421 WWUS73 KLBF 221805 NPWLBF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 1205 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 NEZ007-010-028-029-230700- /O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0006.201223T0600Z-201224T0000Z/ Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler- Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson 1205 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Boyd, Holt, Garfield and Wheeler Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are likely, which will significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ NEZ004>006-008-009-022>027-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-230700- /O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0006.201223T0600Z-201224T0000Z/ Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Garden-Grant-Hooker- Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith- Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 1205 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 /1105 AM MST Tue Dec 22 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of the eastern panhandle, southwest and west central Nebraska. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging may blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile and lightweight vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust are possible across the southeast panhandle into southwest Nebraska, with local reductions to visibility. Light snow and blowing snow are also possible across parts west central Nebraska, which would significantly reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside 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. && $$
620 WWUS73 KLBF 222114 NPWLBF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 314 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-231200- /O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0006.201223T0600Z-201224T0000Z/ Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden- Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson- Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier- Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, Bartlett, Ericson, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 314 PM CST Tue Dec 22 2020 /214 PM MST Tue Dec 22 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern panhandle, west central, north central, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles. Any unsecured objects or decorations may become airborne. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high winds will combine with snow across the Sandhills and north central Nebraska to create blowing and drifting, significantly reducing visibility at times. Blowing dust is possible where little precipitation is expected, mainly in the southern panhandle and far southwest Nebraska, which will also result in reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside 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. && $$
135 WWUS73 KLBF 230840 NPWLBF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 240 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 NEZ007-010-028-029-230945- /O.CAN.KLBF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler- Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson 240 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in North Platte has cancelled the High Wind Warning. The High Wind Warning has been replaced with a Blizzard warning for today. $$ NEZ004>006-008-009-022>027-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-231645- /O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Garden-Grant-Hooker- Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith- Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 240 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /140 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern panhandle, west central, north central, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles. Any unsecured objects or decorations may become airborne. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high winds will combine with snow across the Sandhills and north central Nebraska to create blowing and drifting, significantly reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Blowing dust is possible where little precipitation is expected, mainly in the southern panhandle and far southwest Nebraska, which will also result in reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Roberg
826 WWUS73 KLBF 231456 NPWLBF URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service North Platte NE 856 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 NEZ006-008-009-026-027-038-231600- /O.CAN.KLBF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Blaine-Loup-Custer- Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, and Broken Bow 856 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... .The High Wind Warning has been replaced by a Blizzard Warning due to the combination of high winds and blowing snow. $$ NEZ004-005-022>025-035>037-056>059-069>071-094-232300- /O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201224T0000Z/ Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur- McPherson-Logan-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier- Western Cherry- Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, Maywood, Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore 856 AM CST Wed Dec 23 2020 /756 AM MST Wed Dec 23 2020/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Panhandle, west central and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for lightweight and high profile vehicles. Any unsecured objects or decorations may become airborne. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ Brown
The office that day
Everything else NWS North Platte, NE issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 8:13 PM MST | High Wind Watch | LBF | Arthur, Blaine, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Custer and 16 more | 7 hr |
| Dec 22, 11:08 AM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | LBF | Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Garfield and 11 more | 30 hr |
Nearby
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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.