Winter Storm Warning until 03:00PM
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central Nebraska.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and afternoon commutes. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NANCE ... MERRICK ... POLK ... HAMILTON ... YORK ... CLAY ... FILLMORE ... NUCKOLLS ... THAYER
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
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:
- Winter Storm Warning