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5 of 96Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined wit...
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...Cedar, Thurston, Burt, Monona, Washington, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, and Mo...
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined wit...
Flood Watch
A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers due to potential ice jam developme...
Flood Watch
A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers due to potential ice jam developme...
Past Weather Alerts for Essex
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22%. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...Cedar, Thurston, Burt, Monona, Washington, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, and Montgomery Counties. * TIMING...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Today... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. * AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. * WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts of at least 40 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 12 to 22% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Flood Watch
A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers, especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the potential for rapidly rising water. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Low-lying areas along the Platte, Loup and Elkhorn rivers in Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Stanton and Cass counties. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short time period and without much notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
Flood Watch
A watch remains in effect for the Platte, Elkhorn and Loup rivers due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers, especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the potential for rapidly rising water. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington. In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short time period and without much notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
Flood Watch
A watch has been issued for the Platte, Elkhorn, and Loup rivers due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers, especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the potential for rapidly rising water. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington. In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short time period and without much notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
Flood Watch
A watch has been issued for the Platte, Elkhorn, and Loup rivers due to potential ice jam development. This heightened threat is due to persistent warm weather. Those with interests along area rivers, especially in low-lying areas, should remain vigilant to the potential for rapidly rising water. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington. In northeast Nebraska, Antelope, Colfax, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Platte and Stanton. In southeast Nebraska, Cass. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...The formation of an ice jam could result in sudden rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation. Ice jams can cause water level fluctuations of 1 to 3 feet over a very short time period and without much notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While no ice movement has been observed or reported, several consecutive days of highs ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s suggest breakup and movement is imminent.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from -15 to -30 expected. * WHERE...All of Central Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from -15 to -30 expected. * WHERE...Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...All of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central and northwest Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below. * WHERE...Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan, Adair, Schuyler, Gentry, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa, including portions of Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Union, Adams, and Taylor Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa, including portions of Interstate 80. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 11 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Union, Adams, and Taylor Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Daviess, Andrew, Atchison MO, De Kalb, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Fremont and Page Counties. In Nebraska, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Mills and Montgomery Counties. In Nebraska, Cass, Lancaster, and Seward Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central into southwest Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of west central into southwest Iowa. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers during strong winds may quickly reduce visibility making driving difficult.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of gusty winds and falling snow will result in reductions to visibility and difficult driving conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory
...STRONG WINDS, SNOW, AND FALLING TEMPERATURES LEADING TO HAZARDOUS TRAVEL TODAY... .Strong winds combined with bands of snow moving through central into northern Iowa are producing sharp drops in visibility. Heaviest snow amounts are expected in northern Iowa, as snow will continue the longest in these areas, resulting in prolonged periods of blizzard conditions. Farther south into north central and central Iowa, rain will transition to snow as temperatures drop below freezing, resulting in re-freeze potential. Similarly, bursts of snow will lead to short durations of visibility under a mile, which combined with freezing roads could make travel dangerous. Accumulations will be less in the Advisory areas, with visibility drops only present with falling snow. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snowfall and gusty winds will result in some reductions in visibility which may cause issues for travelers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A glaze of ice will accumulate on power lines and branches, and may result in isolated power outages.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kansas and north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Blowing snow may result in some reductions to visibility. Use caution if traveling.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central and southeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 2 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Snowfall and gusty winds will result in some reductions in visibility which may cause issues for travelers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A glaze of ice will accumulate on power lines and branches, and may result in isolated power outages.
Special Weather Statement
HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of up to 50 to 60 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1226 PM CST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from 3 miles south of Syracuse to 5 miles northeast of Lewiston to 3 miles northeast of Oketo and moving east at 40 MPH. THIS BAND WILL BE NEAR... Tecumseh, Cook, and Burchard around 1230 PM CST. Talmage, Summerfield, and Elk Creek around 1235 PM CST. Pawnee City, Johnson, Table Rock, and Brock around 1240 PM CST. Julian around 1245 PM CST. Auburn around 1250 PM CST. Humboldt and Du Bois around 1255 PM CST. Peru around 100 PM CST. Stella, Nemaha, Dawson, and Brownville around 105 PM CST. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this snow band. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. A rapid drop in temperature may cause black ice to form on roadways. Black ice is nearly impossible to see and roadways may appear only wet. Please use extreme caution, especially on bridges, overpasses and around curves. Allow plenty of stopping distance and avoid braking suddenly.