URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
210 PM CST Thu Jan 18 2024
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Including the cities of Tekamah, Creighton, Niobrara, West Point,
Oakland, Coleridge, Crofton, Randolph, Macy, Wisner, Pierce,
Winnebago, Wayne, Bloomfield, Plainview, Wausa, Osmond,
Hartington, Walthill, Pender, Decatur, Laurel, Lyons, and
Verdigre
210 PM CST Thu Jan 18 2024
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY…
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY…
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON CST
SATURDAY…
- WHAT…For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
For the first Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected.
Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the second Wind Chill
Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30
below zero. - WHERE…Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska.
- WHEN…For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 AM CST Friday. For
the first Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST
Friday. For the second Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to
noon CST Saturday. - IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. The
dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin
in as little as 10 minutes. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile
due to falling and blowing snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
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.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
