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High Wind Warning 3, NWS North Platte, NE

October 13, 202115 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Oct 13, 2021, 12:45 AM MDT for 15 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Oct 13, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 14 hr. 24 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
Oct 13, 2021, 12:45 AM MDT (06:45 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 13, 2021, 3:00 AM MDT
Expired
Oct 13, 2021, 5:00 PM MDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

Counties Arthur County, NE, Chase County, NE, Cherry County, NE, Custer County, NE, Deuel County, NE, Garden County, NE, Grant County, NE, Hooker County, NE, Keith County, NE, Lincoln County, NE, Logan County, NE, McPherson County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Sheridan County, NE, Thomas County, NE

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:47 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
Oct 13, 6:00 AM MDTHEAVY RAIN 1.2Rushville, NESTORM TOTAL PRECIP
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTHEAVY RAIN 1.446 N Gordon, NESTORM TOTAL PRECIP
Oct 13, 7:00 AM MDTHEAVY RAIN 1.577 S Gordon, NESTORM TOTAL PRECIP
Oct 13, 8:58 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Nw Crescent Lake Nwr, NERAWS SITE. SUSTAINED AT 37 MPH
Oct 13, 9:03 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Wnw Lewellen, NEUPR SITE 385
Oct 13, 9:24 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 612 W North Platte, NEHOME WEATHER STATION
Oct 13, 9:27 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Ene North Platte, NE
Oct 13, 9:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 S Valentine, NE
Oct 13, 9:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 W Ogallala, NE
Oct 13, 9:35 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Wsw Ogallala, NE
Oct 13, 10:09 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Sw North Platte, NEOLD MILLER SCHOOL
Oct 13, 10:24 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Nne Wauneta, NE
Oct 13, 10:29 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 N North Platte, NEWEAVER HEIGHTS
Oct 13, 10:30 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 604 Ssw North Platte, NEHOME WEATHER STATION
Oct 13, 10:49 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Sw Elsie, NEHOME WEATHER STATION
Oct 13, 10:59 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 634 Ene North Platte, NE
Oct 13, 11:49 AM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Nne North Platte, NEHILLCREST
Oct 13, 12:42 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 58Imperial, NE
Oct 13, 1:10 PM MDTTSTM WND GST 585 Ne Hershey, NEHOME WEATHER STATION
Oct 13, 1:10 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Ne Hershey, NEHOME WEATHER STATION
Oct 13, 1:30 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 694 Nne North Platte, NE
Oct 13, 1:40 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 60Broken Bow, NE
Oct 13, 2:07 PM MDTHIGH SUST WINDS 406 E Gordon, NESUSTAINED WINDS 40 MPH OR HIGHER SINCE 1242 PM CDT
Oct 13, 3:03 PM MDTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 S Valentine, 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, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 79 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 2021-10-13Temperature 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 2021-10-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 273 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
1669 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
273 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
320 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

269 
WWUS73 KLBF 130645
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
145 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NEZ004-005-022>025-035-036-056-057-094-132300-
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0003.211013T0900Z-211013T2300Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-
McPherson-Deuel-Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
145 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /1245 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak around midday, then slowly
  decrease during the late afternoon hours. 

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. Drivers of lightweight and high profile vehicles
should be prepared for strong crosswinds, especially on north to
south routes.

&&

$$

CLB
3 follow-up statements
435 
WWUS73 KLBF 131532
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1032 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NEZ037-058-059-069-132300-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T2300Z/
Logan-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-
Including the cities of Stapleton, Grant, North Platte, Champion,
Enders, Imperial, and Wauneta
1032 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /932 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Logan, Perkins, Lincoln and Chase Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ 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.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-022>025-035-036-056-057-094-132300-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T2300Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-
McPherson-Deuel-Keith-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala, Paxton, Cody, Eli, 
Merriman, and Kilgore
1032 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /932 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ 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.

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.

&&

$$
351 
WWUS73 KLBF 131545
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1045 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NEZ038-132300-
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T2300Z/
Custer-
Including the city of Broken Bow
1045 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Custer County.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ 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.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-005-022>025-035>037-056>059-069-094-132300-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T2300Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-
McPherson-Logan-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-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, Cody, 
Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
1045 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /945 AM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Logan, Perkins, Lincoln and Chase Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ 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.

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.

&&

$$
888 
WWUS73 KLBF 131830
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
130 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

NEZ004-005-022>025-035>038-056>059-069-094-132300-
/O.NEW.KLBF.FZ.W.0001.211014T0600Z-211014T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211013T2300Z/
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Arthur-
McPherson-Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-
Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Valentine, Oshkosh, 
Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, Thedford, Halsey, Arthur, Tryon, 
Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Chappell, Big Springs, Ogallala,
Paxton, Grant, North Platte, Champion, Enders, Imperial, Wauneta,
Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
130 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021 /1230 PM MDT Wed Oct 13 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ TO 10 AM
CDT /9 AM MDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing 
  temperatures as low as 27 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CDT /5 PM MDT/ 
  this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM CDT /midnight 
  MDT/ to 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and 
  freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation 
  and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NEZ006-008-009-026-027-070-071-132300-
/O.NEW.KLBF.FZ.W.0001.211014T0600Z-211014T1500Z/
Keya Paha-Brown-Rock-Blaine-Loup-Hayes-Frontier-
Including the cities of Springview, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, 
Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Hayes Center, Curtis, Eustis, 
and Maywood
130 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...Keya Paha, Brown, Rock, Blaine, Loup, Hayes and 
  Frontier Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

NEZ007-010-028-029-132300-
/O.NEW.KLBF.FR.Y.0003.211014T0600Z-211014T1500Z/
Boyd-Holt-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Spencer, Butte, Lynch, Oneill, Atkinson, 
Burwell, Bartlett, and Ericson
130 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Boyd, Holt, Garfield and Wheeler Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 12, 6:02 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatLBFChase, Perkins58 min
Oct 12, 6:54 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementLBFChase, Keith, Perkins51 min
Oct 13, 12:30 PM MDTFrost AdvisoryLBFBoyd, Garfield, Holt, Wheeler21 hr
Oct 13, 12:30 PM MDTFreeze WarningLBFArthur, Blaine, Brown, Chase, Cherry, Custer and 16 more21 hr

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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.