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Heat Advisory 2, NWS North Platte, NE

June 15, 202121 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this heat advisory at Jun 15, 2021, 2:40 PM CDT for 21 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Jun 16, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 31 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 15, 2021, 2:40 PM CDT (19:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 16, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 17, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
31 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE
All 21 counties

Blaine County, NE, Boyd County, NE, Brown County, NE, Chase County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Frontier County, NE, Garfield 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, Thomas County, NE, Wheeler County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:41 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

N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE (KLBF), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 73 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 12:00Z on 2021-06-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1489 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2021-06-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -4 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1489 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-188 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1848 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

229 
WWUS73 KLBF 151940
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
240 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021

NEZ005>010-024>029-036>038-057>059-069>071-161000-
/O.NEW.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.210616T1800Z-210617T0100Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-Perkins-
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, 
Bartlett, Ericson, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
240 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021 /140 PM MDT Tue Jun 15 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ TO 8 PM CDT
/7 PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
891 
WWUS73 KLBF 160842
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
342 AM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

NEZ005>010-024>029-036>038-057>059-069>071-170100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.210616T1800Z-210617T0100Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-Perkins-
Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, 
Bartlett, Ericson, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, 
Imperial, Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
342 AM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021 /242 AM MDT Wed Jun 16 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
014 
WWUS73 KLBF 161952 AAA
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service North Platte NE
252 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

NEZ069>071-171000-
/O.EXT.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
252 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021 /152 PM MDT Wed Jun 16 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102.

* WHERE...Chase, Hayes and Frontier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ005>010-024>029-036>038-057>059-170100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210617T0100Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-Perkins-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, 
Bartlett, Ericson, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, and North Platte
252 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021 /152 PM MDT Wed Jun 16 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
353 
WWUS73 KLBF 170058
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
758 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

NEZ005>010-024>029-036>038-057>059-170200-
/O.EXP.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210617T0100Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-Perkins-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, 
Bartlett, Ericson, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
Ogallala, Paxton, Grant, and North Platte
758 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021 /658 PM MDT Wed Jun 16 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

Heat index values will continue to fall this evening. Therefore 
the heat advisory will be allowed to expire. 

$$

NEZ069>071-170900-
/O.CON.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
758 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021 /658 PM MDT Wed Jun 16 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 on Thursday.

* WHERE...Chase, Hayes and Frontier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

Roberg
351 
WWUS73 KLBF 170823
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
323 AM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021

NEZ038-180100-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
323 AM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 102.

* WHERE...Custer County, especially southeast near Mason City.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ069>071-180100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/
Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta, 
Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
323 AM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021 /223 AM MDT Thu Jun 17 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 on Thursday.

* WHERE...Chase, Hayes and Frontier Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

MBS
723 
WWUS73 KLBF 172029
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
329 PM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021

NEZ038-069>071-180100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/
Custer-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Broken Bow, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
329 PM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021 /229 PM MDT Thu Jun 17 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to around 102.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest into central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$
846 
WWUS73 KLBF 180129
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
829 PM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021

NEZ038-069>071-180230-
/O.EXP.KLBF.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210618T0100Z/
Custer-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Broken Bow, Champion, Enders, Imperial, 
Wauneta, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, and Maywood
829 PM CDT Thu Jun 17 2021 /729 PM MDT Thu Jun 17 2021/

...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The heat advisory has expired. Heat index values have fallen this
evening. 

$$

Roberg

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 15, 4:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFSheridan43 min
Jun 15, 4:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFSheridan48 min
Jun 15, 5:48 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFCherry, Sheridan57 min
Jun 15, 6:09 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFSheridan66 min
Jun 15, 7:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFSheridan52 min
Jun 15, 8:26 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFArthur49 min
Jun 15, 8:49 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLBFArthur, Keith, McPherson41 min
Jun 15, 8:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFSheridan48 min
Jun 15, 9:35 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFLincoln40 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.