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High Wind Warning 5, NWS North Platte, NE

November 10, 202115 counties in Nebraska

NWS North Platte, NE issued this high wind warning at Nov 10, 2021, 2:35 PM CST for 15 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Nov 11, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 22 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
Nov 10, 2021, 2:35 PM CST (20:35 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 11, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 12, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS North Platte, NE

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

The radar

The North Platte radar (KLNX), 58 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:36 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
Nov 11, 12:10 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 N Valentine, NEMESONET STATION EW3958 VALENTINE 1N.
Nov 11, 12:19 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 S Valentine, NEASOS STATION KVTN VALENTINE AIRPORT.
Nov 11, 12:32 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Wsw Butte, NEPWS-KNEATKIN7
Nov 11, 12:32 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Wsw Butte, NEPWS-KNEATKIN7.
Nov 11, 12:47 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Wsw Bassett, NEPWS-KNELONGP3
Nov 11, 12:47 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Wsw Bassett, NEPWS-KNELONGP3.
Nov 11, 1:44 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 687 Wsw Butte, NE
Nov 11, 1:46 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 637 N Broken Bow, NE
Nov 11, 2:04 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Nne Page, NE
Nov 11, 2:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Wnw Oneill, NEAWOS STATION KONL ONEILL AIRPORT.
Nov 11, 2:20 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 N Valentine, NEMESONET STATION EW3958 VALENTINE 1N.
Nov 11, 2:41 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 S Valentine, NEASOS STATION KVTN VALENTINE AIRPORT.
Nov 11, 2:49 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Ene Valentine, NEMESONET STATION EW7498 VALENTINE 1ENE.
Nov 11, 2:50 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 631 N Valentine, NEMESONET STATION EW3958 VALENTINE 1N.
Nov 11, 2:59 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 711 S Valentine, NEASOS STATION KVTN VALENTINE AIRPORT.
Nov 11, 4:00 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 N Valentine, NE
Nov 11, 4:49 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 691 Ene Valentine, NE
Nov 11, 6:14 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 5814 Nne Brownlee, NEVRFN1
Nov 11, 11:02 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 611 Nw Broken Bow, NEASOS STATION KBBW BROKEN BOW AIRPORT.
Nov 11, 11:21 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ne Brownlee, NENE804
Nov 12, 12:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 578 Wsw Callaway, NEMEASURED ON PWS.
Nov 12, 4:22 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 561 S Valentine, NEASOS STATION KVTN VALENTINE AIRPORT.

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, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 128 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 2021-11-10Temperature 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 2021-11-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 116 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
855 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
116 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
183 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

168 
WWUS73 KLBF 102035
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
235 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021

NEZ005>010-026>028-110600-
/O.UPG.KLBF.HW.A.0004.211111T1500Z-211112T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0005.211111T1800Z-211112T0600Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-
Garfield-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Dunning, 
Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, and Burwell
235 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 /135 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY
TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ THURSDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Cherry, Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown, Rock, Holt, 
  Blaine, Loup and Garfield Counties.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday to midnight CST /11 
  PM MST/ Thursday night.

* 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...Blowing dust may also occur in recently
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ025-029-094-110600-
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.W.0005.211111T1800Z-211112T0600Z/
Thomas-Wheeler-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Thedford, Halsey, Bartlett, Ericson, 
Cody, Eli, Merriman, and Kilgore
235 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 /135 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY
TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Thomas, Wheeler and Western Cherry Counties.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday to midnight CST /11 
  PM MST/ Thursday night.

* 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...Blowing dust may also occur in recently
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-022>024-035>038-057-059-110600-
/O.NEW.KLBF.HW.A.0005.211111T1800Z-211112T0600Z/
Sheridan-Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Gordon, Rushville, Oshkosh, Lewellen, 
Hyannis, Mullen, Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, 
Ogallala, Paxton, and North Platte
235 PM CST Wed Nov 10 2021 /135 PM MST Wed Nov 10 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  possible.

* WHERE...Sheridan, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Arthur, McPherson, 
  Logan, Custer, Keith and Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also occur in recently
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely
  be blown around if left unsecured.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
076 
WWUS73 KLBF 110945
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
345 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

NEZ022>024-035>038-057-059-111045-
/O.CAN.KLBF.HW.A.0005.211111T1800Z-211112T0600Z/
Garden-Grant-Hooker-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-Custer-Keith-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Oshkosh, Lewellen, Hyannis, Mullen, 
Arthur, Tryon, Ringgold, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Ogallala, Paxton,
and North Platte
345 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 /245 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph can be
expected across these areas.

$$

NEZ004-111745-
/O.UPG.KLBF.HW.A.0005.211111T1800Z-211112T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KLBF.HW.W.0005.211111T1800Z-211112T0600Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
245 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM
MST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also occur in recently
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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>029-094-111745-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0005.211111T1800Z-211112T0600Z/
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
345 AM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 /245 AM MST Thu Nov 11 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to midnight CST /11 PM 
  MST/ tonight.

* 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...Blowing dust may also occur in recently
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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.

&&

$$
667 
WWUS73 KLBF 111958
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
158 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

NEZ024-037-038-120600-
/O.EXB.KLBF.HW.W.0005.211111T2000Z-211112T1200Z/
Hooker-Logan-Custer-
Including the cities of Mullen, Stapleton, and Broken Bow
158 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 /1258 PM MST Thu Nov 11 2021/

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM 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...Blowing dust may also occur in recently 
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely 
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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>029-094-120600-
/O.EXT.KLBF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1200Z/
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
158 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 /1258 PM MST Thu Nov 11 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of north central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM 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...Blowing dust may also occur in recently 
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely 
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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.

&&

$$

NEZ004-120600-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T0600Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
1258 PM MST Thu Nov 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Sheridan County.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing dust may also occur in recently 
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely 
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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.

&&

$$
516 
WWUS73 KLBF 120556
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1156 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021

NEZ004-120700-
/O.EXP.KLBF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T0600Z/
Sheridan-
Including the cities of Gordon and Rushville
1056 PM MST Thu Nov 11 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

Northwest winds have diminished to 15 to 30 mph across much of
Sheridan County. Therefore the High Wind Warning will be allowed 
to expire. 

$$

NEZ005>010-024>029-037-038-094-121200-
/O.CON.KLBF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, 
Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
1156 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 /1056 PM MST Thu Nov 11 2021/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM 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...Blowing dust may also occur in recently 
  harvested areas. Outdoor decorations and furniture will likely 
  be blown around if left unsecured.

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.

&&

$$
698 
WWUS73 KLBF 121200
NPWLBF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
600 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021

NEZ005>010-024>029-037-038-094-121300-
/O.EXP.KLBF.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211112T1200Z/
Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Hooker-Thomas-
Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Logan-Custer-Western Cherry-
Including the cities of Valentine, Springview, Spencer, Butte, 
Lynch, Ainsworth, Bassett, Rose, Oneill, Atkinson, Mullen, 
Thedford, Halsey, Dunning, Purdum, Brewster, Taylor, Burwell, 
Bartlett, Ericson, Stapleton, Broken Bow, Cody, Eli, Merriman, 
and Kilgore
600 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 /500 AM MST Fri Nov 12 2021/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ EARLY
THIS MORNING...

Although northwest winds will occasionally gust between 35 to 50
mph for the remainder of this morning, wind gusts over 55 MPH are
not expected. Therefore, the High Wind Warning will be allowed to
expire.

$$

Roberg

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 10, 3:19 AM CSTHigh Wind WatchLBFBlaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Garfield, Holt and 3 more11 hr
Nov 10, 2:35 PM CSTHigh Wind WatchLBFArthur, Custer, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Keith and 4 more13 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.