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High Wind Warning 1, NWS North Platte, NE

January 13, 202126 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Jan 13, 2021, 12:59 PM MST for 26 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Jan 13, 2021, 8:00 PM MST. It was in force for 45 hr. 41 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 13, 2021, 12:59 PM MST (19:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2021, 8:00 PM MST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 5:00 PM MST
In force
45 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 19:59 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
Jan 13, 8:01 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 70Valentine, NE
Jan 13, 8:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 75Crescent Lake Nwr, NE
Jan 13, 9:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMGImperial, NEGRAIN BINS TOPPLED AND POWER LINES DOWNED ACROSS THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED
Jan 13, 9:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6610 Nw Oshkosh, NE
Jan 13, 9:14 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6027 S Valentine, NE
Jan 13, 9:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Ainsworth, NE
Jan 13, 9:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64Ogallala, NE
Jan 13, 9:23 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 W Halsey, NE
Jan 13, 9:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Broken Bow, NE
Jan 13, 10:00 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 N North Platte, NE
Jan 13, 10:14 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 64North Platte, NE
Jan 14, 1:25 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 59Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 3:18 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Broken Bow, NE
Jan 14, 4:11 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 68Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 4:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 55Thedford, NE
Jan 14, 4:49 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7113 Wnw Merritt Reservoi, NE
Jan 14, 4:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Thedford, NE
Jan 14, 7:55 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 N Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 9:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Ainsworth, NE
Jan 14, 10:17 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Broken Bow, NE
Jan 14, 11:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6127 S Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 11:30 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 E North Platte, NE
Jan 14, 11:35 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Thedford, NE
Jan 14, 12:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Imperial, NE
Jan 14, 12:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 Wsw Callaway, NE
Jan 14, 12:56 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Broken Bow, NE
Jan 14, 1:49 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6113 Wnw Merritt Reservoi, NE
Jan 14, 1:53 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 67Broken Bow, NE
Jan 14, 2:13 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 664 E North Platte, NE
Jan 14, 2:35 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 N Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 3:05 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 711 N Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 4:33 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 67North Platte, NE
Jan 14, 5:15 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 63Ainsworth, NE
Jan 14, 7:14 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6127 S Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 8:34 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 651 Ene Valentine, NE
Jan 14, 9:10 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 698 Wsw Callaway, NE
Jan 14, 9:58 PM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ene North Platte, NE
Jan 15, 2:14 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Ese Imperial, NE
Jan 15, 5:53 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 69Broken Bow, NE
Jan 15, 7:00 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND DMGMerna, NESMALL LIMBS BROKEN, SIDING DAMAGE TO HOUSE
Jan 15, 10:05 AM MSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Broken Bow, 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 12:00Z, 8.0 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, N. Platte/Lee Bi, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-01-13Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2021-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 314 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
2733 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
314 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
349 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

869 
WWUS73 KLBF 131959
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
159 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-141000-
/O.UPG.KLBF.HW.A.0001.210114T0600Z-210116T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0001.210114T0300Z-210116T0000Z/
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
159 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /1259 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to 6 PM CST /5 PM 
  MST/ Friday.

* 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...This will be a long duration high wind
  event. A strong cold front will push through the area this
  evening. Strong northwesterly winds will develop behind the
  front with gusts of 50 to 60 MPH expected. Winds will then
  weaken somewhat overnight into Thursday morning. Strong
  northwesterly winds will then increase Thursday afternoon with
  gusts approaching 65 MPH in some areas. Winds will then decrease
  slightly Thursday evening, then increase overnight into Friday
  morning. Light snow will be possible Thursday night into Friday
  morning in portions of north central Nebraska. If enough snow
  can fall, areas of blowing snow with near blizzard conditions
  will be possible. Persons planning travel tonight through
  Friday, should be very careful on roadways and be prepared for
  strong cross winds. 

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
5 follow-up statements
736 
WWUS73 KLBF 140345
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
945 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-141200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
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
945 PM CST Wed Jan 13 2021 /845 PM MST Wed Jan 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. A
  surge of gusts to near 70 mph are possible tonight as a cold 
  front moves southeast across the area.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

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

&&

$$

Taylor
103 
WWUS73 KLBF 140942
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
342 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-142200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
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
342 AM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /242 AM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

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

&&

$$

kulik
858 
WWUS73 KLBF 142129
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
329 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-151100-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
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
329 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021 /229 PM MST Thu Jan 14 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...All of western and north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

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

&&

$$
092 
WWUS73 KLBF 150946
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
346 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-151800-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
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
346 AM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /246 AM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...All of western and north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. Snow showers this morning
  will briefly 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
050 
WWUS73 KLBF 152356
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
556 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-160100-
/O.EXP.KLBF.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T0000Z/
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
556 PM CST Fri Jan 15 2021 /456 PM MST Fri Jan 15 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

The high winds have ended. Winds will continue to decrease over 
night and become fairly light.

$$

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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.