High Wind Warning Issued for Portions of Iowa and Nebraska Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a High Wind Warning (HWW) for portions of southwest and west central Iowa, as well as east central and northeast Nebraska. The alert was issued on March 11 at 9:54 PM CDT.

Affected Areas

The following counties and regions are included in the warning area:

• Iowa: Monona, Harrison, and Shelby counties.
• Nebraska: Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Colfax, Dodge, and Washington counties.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and stay away from windows.
• Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
• Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown away.
• Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and power outages are possible across the affected regions.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 7:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12. The warning is scheduled to expire at 3:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13.