Blizzard Warning Issued For Portions Of River Country
of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont and Page
Counties. .Portions of north central and northwest Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
of up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wind Advisory,
northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Cass, Otoe, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee and Richardson
Counties.
* WHEN...For the first High Wind Warning, until 6 AM CST early
this morning. For the second High Wind Warning, from midnight
tonight to 6 PM CST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until
midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.