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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Omaha, NE

November 11, 20219 counties in Nebraska

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

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, 2:56 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 594 Ssw Norfolk, NEASOS 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-11-11Temperature 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, Omaha, NE at 12:00Z on 2021-11-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -122 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
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

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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.