Alert archive / Nebraska / High Wind Warnings in 2021
High Wind Warning 3, NWS Omaha, NE
NWS Omaha, NE issued this high wind warning at Nov 11, 2021, 2:16 PM CST for 9 counties in Nebraska. It was in force for 22 hr. 1 report 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 11, 2021, 2:16 PM CST (20:16 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 12, 2021, 12:12 PM CST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Omaha, NE
Counties Antelope County, NE, Boone County, NE, Cedar County, NE, Knox County, NE, Madison County, NE, Pierce County, NE, Platte County, NE, Stanton County, NE, Wayne County, NE
The radar
The Omaha radar (KOAX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2:56 PM CST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 4 Ssw Norfolk, NE | ASOS STATION KOFK NORFOLK AIRPORT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 134 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
- 2111 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -122 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -102 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
748 WWUS73 KOAX 112016 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 216 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-120430- /O.UPG.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KOAX.HW.W.0003.211111T2016Z-211113T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 216 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton and Platte Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. 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. && $$ IAZ055-056-069-079-NEZ045-050>053-065>067-078-120430- /O.EXA.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Washington-Butler-Saunders- Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Saline- Including the cities of Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Crete, and Wilber 216 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IAZ043-NEZ015-033-034-043-044-120430- /O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Monona-Thurston-Cuming-Burt-Colfax-Dodge- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, and Fremont 216 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Dodge, Colfax, Cuming, Burt and Thurston Counties. In Iowa, Monona County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
4 follow-up statements
863 WWUS73 KOAX 120300 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 900 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-121100- /O.CON.KOAX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 900 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with a few gusts 50 to 60 mph. The strongest winds are likely between 4 am and Noon. * WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton and Platte Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...some localized areas of blowing snow could occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050>053-065>067-078- 121100- /O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Cuming-Burt- Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward- Lancaster-Cass-Saline- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Crete, and Wilber 900 PM CST Thu Nov 11 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. The strongest winds are likely between 6 am and 2 pm. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
002 WWUS73 KOAX 120950 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 350 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-121800- /O.CON.KOAX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 350 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with a few gusts 50 to 60 mph. The strongest winds are likely between 10 am and 3 pm. * WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton and Platte Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050>053-065>067-078- 121800- /O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Cuming-Burt- Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward- Lancaster-Cass-Saline- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Crete, and Wilber 350 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph. The strongest winds are likely between 10 am and 3 pm. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
777 WWUS73 KOAX 121722 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1122 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-130000- /O.CON.KOAX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 1122 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Platte, Stanton, Boone, Madison, Wayne, Antelope, Pierce, Knox and Cedar Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050>053-065>067-078- 130000- /O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Cuming-Burt- Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward- Lancaster-Cass-Saline- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Crete, and Wilber 1122 AM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Nebraska and southwest and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
574 WWUS73 KOAX 121812 NPWOAX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE 1212 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-130000- /O.CAN.KOAX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte- Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, and Columbus 1212 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton and Platte Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050>053-065>067-078- 130000- /O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211113T0000Z/ Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Cuming-Burt- Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward- Lancaster-Cass-Saline- Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, Crete, and Wilber 1212 PM CST Fri Nov 12 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast Nebraska and southwest and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
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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.