High Wind Warning until 07:00AM
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one quarter mile and one mile in blowing dust.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central and south central Nebraska.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 AM CDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SMITH ... JEWELL ... OSBORNE ... MITCHELL ... GREELEY ... NANCE ... HOWARD ... MERRICK ... POLK ... HALL ... HAMILTON ... YORK ... ADAMS ... CLAY ... FILLMORE ... WEBSTER ... NUCKOLLS ... THAYER
Instructions:
Motorists should not drive into an area of blowing dust. Remember, Pull Aside, Stay Alive. People should avoid being outside 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