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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Omaha, NE

December 5, 202119 counties in Nebraska; 4 counties in Iowa

NWS Omaha, NE issued this wind advisory at Dec 5, 2021, 3:05 AM CST for 19 counties in Nebraska; 4 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Dec 5, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 5, 2021, 3:05 AM CST (09:05 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 5, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 5, 2021, 11:00 PM CST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Omaha, NE
All 23 counties

Harrison County, IA, Monona County, IA, Pottawattamie County, IA, Shelby County, IA, Antelope County, NE, Boone County, NE, Burt County, NE, Butler County, NE, Cedar County, NE, Colfax County, NE, Cuming County, NE, Dodge County, NE, Douglas County, NE, Knox County, NE, Madison County, NE, Pierce County, NE, Platte County, NE, Sarpy County, NE, Saunders County, NE, Stanton County, NE, Thurston County, NE, Washington County, NE, Wayne County, NE

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:04 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 64 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-05Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-12-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 230 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
2157 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
230 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
616 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

219 
WWUS73 KOAX 050905
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
305 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

NEZ011-012-015>018-030>033-042-052215-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211205T1800Z-211206T0300Z/
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Platte-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, 
Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
West Point, Wisner, and Columbus
305 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts to
  around 50 mph possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From noon today to 9 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-NEZ034-043>045-050-051-052215-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211205T2100Z-211206T0300Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, 
Decatur, Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, 
and Yutan
305 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts up
  to around 45 mph possible.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Burt, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler 
  and Saunders Counties. In Iowa, Monona, Harrison and Shelby 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
661 
WWUS73 KOAX 051523
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
923 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

IAZ069-NEZ052-053-052330-
/O.EXB.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211206T0000Z-211206T0500Z/
Pottawattamie-Douglas-Sarpy-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Omaha, Bellevue, 
Papillion, and La Vista
923 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy Counties. In Iowa, 
  Pottawattamie County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

NEZ011-012-015>018-030>033-042-052330-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211205T1800Z-211206T0500Z/
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Platte-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, 
Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
West Point, Wisner, and Columbus
923 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-NEZ034-043>045-050-051-052330-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211205T2100Z-211206T0500Z/
Monona-Harrison-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, 
Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
923 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Butler, Saunders, Washington, Dodge, 
  Colfax and Burt Counties. In Iowa, Harrison and Monona 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ056-052330-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211206T0000Z-211206T0500Z/
Shelby-
Including the city of Harlan
923 AM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Shelby County.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DeWald
289 
WWUS73 KOAX 052049
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
249 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

NEZ011-012-015>018-030>033-042-060500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211206T0500Z/
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Platte-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, 
Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
West Point, Wisner, and Columbus
249 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-NEZ034-043>045-050-051-060500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211205T2100Z-211206T0500Z/
Monona-Harrison-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, 
Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
249 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Butler, Saunders, Washington, Dodge, 
  Colfax and Burt Counties. In Iowa, Harrison and Monona 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ056-069-NEZ052-053-060500-
/O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.211206T0000Z-211206T0500Z/
Shelby-Pottawattamie-Douglas-Sarpy-
Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Bellevue, 
Papillion, and La Vista
249 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Douglas and Sarpy Counties. In Iowa, 
  Shelby and Pottawattamie Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 11 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure loose holiday decorations. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

DeWald
783 
WWUS73 KOAX 060455
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1055 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

NEZ011-012-015>018-030>033-042-060600-
/O.EXP.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211206T0500Z/
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Platte-
Including the cities of Creighton, Bloomfield, Crofton, Wausa, 
Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph, Coleridge, 
Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin, Pierce, 
Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, Stanton, 
West Point, Wisner, and Columbus
1055 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Strong northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph
will continue overnight into Monday morning. The winds will 
diminish by Monday afternoon.

$$

IAZ043-055-NEZ034-043>045-050-051-060600-
/O.EXP.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211206T0500Z/
Monona-Harrison-Burt-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, 
Schuyler, Fremont, Blair, David City, Wahoo, Ashland, and Yutan
1055 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Strong northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph
will continue overnight into Monday morning. The winds will 
diminish by Monday afternoon.

$$

IAZ056-069-NEZ052-053-060600-
/O.EXP.KOAX.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211206T0500Z/
Shelby-Pottawattamie-Douglas-Sarpy-
Including the cities of Harlan, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Bellevue, 
Papillion, and La Vista
1055 PM CST Sun Dec 5 2021

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Strong northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph
will continue overnight into Monday morning. The winds will 
diminish by Monday afternoon.

$$

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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.