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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

High Winds Possible Tonight

 

A cold front will sweep through western Nebraska this evening with high winds to follow. Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph with brief winds gusts in excess of 55 mph will be possible.  Headlines posted with a High Wind Warning in effect for portions of western and north central Nebraska overnight into tomorrow morrning.

 

**SEND US your higest wind gust or observed damage via Storm Report**

 

Latest Watch Warning and Advisories for Western and North Central Nebraska Through Noon CST

 

 

Impacts Tonight into Friday Morning

  • Strong crosswinds on north to south roadways.
  • Winds 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 65 mph tonight

 

 

Wind Gusts Forecasted Tonight Through Noon CST Friday

 

                                                                              

 

National Weather Service Winter Safety Information for Before, During and After a Wind Event

For more information about this Storm System see here