High Wind Warning until 08:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Sustained northwest winds 30 to 40 MPH with gusts up to 55 MPH expected.
* WHERE...In Kansas, Jewell, Osborne and Mitchell Counties. In Nebraska, Polk, York, Fillmore and Thayer Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and possibly power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At least patchy blowing dust and minor visibility restrictions will be possible during the high winds.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JEWELL ... OSBORNE ... MITCHELL ... POLK ... YORK ... FILLMORE ... THAYER
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
York County Emergency Management - Nebraska
510 S Lincoln Ave
York, NE 68467
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 402-362-7744
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning