High Wind Warning Issued for Western Nebraska; Gusts Up to 75 MPH Expected
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for several western Nebraska counties, with dangerous gusts up to 75 mph expected on Thursday.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of western Nebraska. The alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high likelihood of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in Nebraska:
- Banner County
- Box Butte County
- Cheyenne County
- Dawes County
- Kimball County
- Morrill County
- Northern Sioux County
- Scotts Bluff County
- Southern Sioux County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous high wind conditions. A High Wind Warning indicates that sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger are expected, which can lead to property damage. Impacts are expected mainly to transportation; strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the region can expect sustained west winds ranging from 35 to 45 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 75 mph.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 9:00 AM MDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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