Winter Storm Warning until 06:00PM Saturday
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, blowing snow creating reduced visibilities and ground blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 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 6 PM CST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Monday morning 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.
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