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Wind Advisory 5, NWS Omaha, NE

March 21, 20218 counties in Iowa; 14 counties in Nebraska

NWS Omaha, NE issued this wind advisory at Mar 21, 2021, 3:15 AM CDT for 8 counties in Iowa; 14 counties in Nebraska. It took effect at Mar 21, 2021, 9:10 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 21, 2021, 3:15 AM CDT (08:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 21, 2021, 9:10 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2021, 5:00 PM CDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Omaha, NE
All 22 counties

Fremont County, IA, Harrison County, IA, Mills County, IA, Monona County, IA, Montgomery County, IA, Page County, IA, Pottawattamie County, IA, Shelby County, IA, Burt County, NE, Cass County, NE, Dodge County, NE, Douglas County, NE, Gage County, NE, Johnson County, NE, Lancaster County, NE, Nemaha County, NE, Otoe County, NE, Pawnee County, NE, Richardson County, NE, Sarpy County, NE, Saunders County, NE, Washington County, NE

The radar

The Omaha radar (KOAX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:13 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, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 45 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 2021-03-21Temperature 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 2021-03-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 130 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
2667 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
315 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

586 
WWUS73 KOAX 210815
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
315 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

IAZ043-055-056-212000-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.210321T1500Z-210321T2000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, and Harlan
315 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Monona, Harrison and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 3 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also contribute to
  sporadic or uncontrollable fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
172 
WWUS73 KOAX 210817
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
317 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

IAZ043-055-056-211630-
/O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.210321T1500Z-210321T2000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, and Harlan
317 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Monona, Harrison and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 3 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also contribute to
  erratic or uncontrollable fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
789 
WWUS73 KOAX 211410
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
910 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

IAZ069-079-080-090-091-NEZ034-044-045-051>053-066>068-089>093-
212000-
/O.EXB.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.210321T1410Z-210321T2000Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Burt-Dodge-Washington-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-
Pawnee-Richardson-
Including the cities of Council Bluffs, Glenwood, Red Oak, 
Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, Tekamah, 
Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, Fremont, Blair, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, 
Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, 
Nebraska City, Beatrice, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City,
Table Rock, and Falls City
910 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also contribute to 
  erratic or uncontrollable fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-212000-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.210321T1410Z-210321T2000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, and Harlan
910 AM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Monona, Harrison and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also contribute to 
  erratic or uncontrollable fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
120 
WWUS73 KOAX 211915
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
215 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ045-052-053-067-068-090>093-
212200-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210321T2200Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-
Richardson-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, 
Red Oak, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, 
Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, 
Nebraska City, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, 
Table Rock, and Falls City
215 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Monona, Harrison and Shelby Counties.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also contribute to 
  erratic or uncontrollable fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NEZ034-044-051-066-089-212015-
/O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210321T2000Z/
Burt-Dodge-Saunders-Lancaster-Gage-
Including the cities of Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, 
Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Lincoln, and Beatrice
215 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska and 
  southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also contribute to 
  erratic or uncontrollable fire behavior.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
157 
WWUS73 KOAX 212002
NPWOAX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
302 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

NEZ034-044-051-066-089-212115-
/O.EXP.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210321T2000Z/
Burt-Dodge-Saunders-Lancaster-Gage-
Including the cities of Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, 
Fremont, Wahoo, Ashland, Yutan, Lincoln, and Beatrice
302 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds will continue to decrease the next few hours.

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ045-052-053-067-068-090>093-
212200-
/O.CON.KOAX.WI.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210321T2200Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-
Richardson-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Missouri Valley, 
Woodbine, Logan, Dunlap, Harlan, Council Bluffs, Glenwood, 
Red Oak, Sidney, Hamburg, Tabor, Farragut, Clarinda, Shenandoah, 
Blair, Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Plattsmouth, 
Nebraska City, Tecumseh, Sterling, Auburn, Pawnee City, 
Table Rock, and Falls City
302 PM CDT Sun Mar 21 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of eastern NE and southwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds will also contribute to 
  erratic or uncontrollable fire behavior.

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