Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
257 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020
IAZ043-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042-043-240300-
/O.CON.KOAX.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-201224T0300Z/
Monona-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-
Including the cities of Onawa, Mapleton, Creighton, Bloomfield,
Crofton, Wausa, Verdigre, Niobrara, Hartington, Laurel, Randolph,
Coleridge, Pender, Macy, Walthill, Winnebago, Neligh, Elgin,
Pierce, Plainview, Osmond, Wayne, Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk,
Stanton, West Point, Wisner, Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur,
Columbus, and Schuyler
257 PM CST Wed Dec 23 2020
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
to one inch east of Highway 81. Winds gusting as high as 55
mph. Whiteout conditions with visibility one quarter mile or
less.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska and
west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be ending from west to east
through 6 pm. Blowing snow will still be an issue with strong
winds after the snowfall ends.
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.
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