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2025 [KOAX] OMAHA/VALLEY Winter Storm (WS) Watch (A) Number 4

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RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

518 
WWUS43 KOAX 162010
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
310 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-032>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078-
088>090-092-170415-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-
Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Stanton, Omaha, Winnebago, Ashland,
Glenwood, Papillion, Missouri Valley, Columbus, Table Rock,
Wahoo, Mapleton, Milford, Nebraska City, Yutan, Plattsmouth,
Harlan, Walthill, Blair, Onawa, Tecumseh, Decatur, Bellevue,
Lyons, La Vista, Seward, Lincoln, Wilber, Beatrice, Macy, David
City, Wisner, Pawnee City, Pender, Council Bluffs, Woodbine,
Fremont, West Point, Schuyler, Crete, Fairbury, Sterling,
Tekamah, Logan, Oakland, and Dunlap
310 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to five inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel 
plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

Barjenbruch
871 
WWUS43 KOAX 170131
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
831 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-032>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078-
088>090-092-171115-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-
Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Lyons, Decatur, Walthill, La Vista,
Milford, Schuyler, Woodbine, Logan, Harlan, Wisner, Bellevue,
Fairbury, Beatrice, Table Rock, Glenwood, Lincoln, Sterling, West
Point, Plattsmouth, Fremont, Stanton, Macy, Yutan, Wahoo, Omaha,
Oakland, Blair, Tekamah, Dunlap, Tecumseh, Papillion, Nebraska
City, Pawnee City, Wilber, Winnebago, Council Bluffs, Ashland,
David City, Columbus, Pender, Missouri Valley, Onawa, Crete,
Mapleton, and Seward
831 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to five inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

DeWald
622 
WWUS43 KOAX 170745
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
245 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

NEZ018-030-031-172200-
/O.EXA.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, and Wayne
245 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to five inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, Madison, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel 
plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-032>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078-
088>090-092-172200-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-
Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Oakland, Yutan, Plattsmouth, Glenwood,
Crete, Stanton, Decatur, Tecumseh, Tekamah, Bellevue, West Point,
Columbus, Pender, Omaha, Wahoo, Milford, Wilber, Woodbine,
Harlan, Papillion, Macy, Fairbury, Schuyler, Lyons, Mapleton,
Lincoln, La Vista, Dunlap, Pawnee City, Council Bluffs, Ashland,
Walthill, Missouri Valley, Seward, Fremont, Wisner, Nebraska
City, David City, Sterling, Winnebago, Logan, Beatrice, Blair,
Table Rock, and Onawa
245 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to six inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel 
plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

Petersen
759 
WWUS43 KOAX 172021
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

NEZ011-012-016-017-181200-
/O.EXB.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-
Including the cities of Pierce, Laurel, Coleridge, Creighton,
Plainview, Osmond, Wausa, Hartington, Bloomfield, Elgin,
Randolph, Crofton, Verdigre, Neligh, and Niobrara
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 
  mph.

* WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs 
  may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any small shift in storm track could lead to 
  a large difference in snowfall totals. However, even areas that 
  see lighter snow are expected to see poor visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-018-030>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-
078-088>090-092-181200-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Wayne-Boone-
Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of St. Edward, West Point, Bellevue,
Beatrice, Yutan, Omaha, Stanton, Tekamah, David City, Harlan,
Tecumseh, Fairbury, Schuyler, Blair, Sterling, Pender, Albion,
Oakland, Onawa, Papillion, Plattsmouth, Wilber, Logan, La Vista,
Wayne, Winnebago, Crete, Ashland, Walthill, Norfolk, Lyons,
Pawnee City, Columbus, Wisner, Nebraska City, Council Bluffs,
Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Woodbine, Mapleton, Dunlap, Macy,
Missouri Valley, Fremont, Decatur, Wahoo, Glenwood, and Table
Rock
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 7 inches possible, highest amounts north of 
  Interstate 80 with a sharp cutoff to the south. Winds could gust 
  as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs 
  may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any small shift in storm track could lead to 
  a large difference in snowfall totals. However, even areas that 
  see lighter snow are expected to see poor visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

CA
413 
WWUS43 KOAX 180813
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

IAZ043-055-056-069-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050>053-065-066-078-088-
182100-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Thurston-Cuming-Burt-Colfax-
Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-
Saline-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Fremont, Missouri Valley, Oakland, Logan,
Blair, Bellevue, Milford, Macy, Dunlap, Lincoln, Papillion,
Onawa, Ashland, La Vista, Decatur, Mapleton, Woodbine, Harlan,
Winnebago, Seward, Omaha, West Point, Walthill, Lyons, Tekamah,
Yutan, Pender, Wahoo, Fairbury, Crete, David City, Schuyler,
Council Bluffs, Wilber, and Wisner
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 7 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-182100-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte-
Including the cities of Hartington, Albion, Coleridge, Creighton,
Stanton, Pierce, St. Edward, Niobrara, Laurel, Bloomfield,
Randolph, Wayne, Neligh, Elgin, Verdigre, Plainview, Wausa,
Osmond, Crofton, Norfolk, and Columbus
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ079-NEZ067-068-089-090-092-182100-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0015.250319T1500Z-250320T0300Z/
Mills-Cass-Otoe-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Tecumseh, Plattsmouth, Beatrice, Table
Rock, Glenwood, Sterling, Pawnee City, and Nebraska City
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ080-090-091-NEZ091-093-182100-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0015.250319T1500Z-250320T0300Z/
Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Nemaha-Richardson-
Including the cities of Sidney, Farragut, Auburn, Red Oak,
Hamburg, Clarinda, Falls City, Shenandoah, and Tabor
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Fremont, Montgomery, and Page Counties. In 
  Nebraska, Nemaha and Richardson Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Mead
Permalink to 202503162010-KOAX-WWUS43-WSWOAX
518 
WWUS43 KOAX 162010
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
310 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-032>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078-
088>090-092-170415-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-
Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Stanton, Omaha, Winnebago, Ashland,
Glenwood, Papillion, Missouri Valley, Columbus, Table Rock,
Wahoo, Mapleton, Milford, Nebraska City, Yutan, Plattsmouth,
Harlan, Walthill, Blair, Onawa, Tecumseh, Decatur, Bellevue,
Lyons, La Vista, Seward, Lincoln, Wilber, Beatrice, Macy, David
City, Wisner, Pawnee City, Pender, Council Bluffs, Woodbine,
Fremont, West Point, Schuyler, Crete, Fairbury, Sterling,
Tekamah, Logan, Oakland, and Dunlap
310 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to five inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel 
plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

Barjenbruch
Permalink to 202503170131-KOAX-WWUS43-WSWOAX
871 
WWUS43 KOAX 170131
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
831 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-032>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078-
088>090-092-171115-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-
Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Lyons, Decatur, Walthill, La Vista,
Milford, Schuyler, Woodbine, Logan, Harlan, Wisner, Bellevue,
Fairbury, Beatrice, Table Rock, Glenwood, Lincoln, Sterling, West
Point, Plattsmouth, Fremont, Stanton, Macy, Yutan, Wahoo, Omaha,
Oakland, Blair, Tekamah, Dunlap, Tecumseh, Papillion, Nebraska
City, Pawnee City, Wilber, Winnebago, Council Bluffs, Ashland,
David City, Columbus, Pender, Missouri Valley, Onawa, Crete,
Mapleton, and Seward
831 PM CDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to five inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

DeWald
Permalink to 202503170745-KOAX-WWUS43-WSWOAX
622 
WWUS43 KOAX 170745
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
245 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

NEZ018-030-031-172200-
/O.EXA.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Including the cities of Albion, St. Edward, Norfolk, and Wayne
245 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to five inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Boone, Madison, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel 
plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-032>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-078-
088>090-092-172200-
/O.CON.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0800Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-
Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-
Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Oakland, Yutan, Plattsmouth, Glenwood,
Crete, Stanton, Decatur, Tecumseh, Tekamah, Bellevue, West Point,
Columbus, Pender, Omaha, Wahoo, Milford, Wilber, Woodbine,
Harlan, Papillion, Macy, Fairbury, Schuyler, Lyons, Mapleton,
Lincoln, La Vista, Dunlap, Pawnee City, Council Bluffs, Ashland,
Walthill, Missouri Valley, Seward, Fremont, Wisner, Nebraska
City, David City, Sterling, Winnebago, Logan, Beatrice, Blair,
Table Rock, and Onawa
245 AM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations two 
  to six inches possible. Winds could frequently gust 50 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow, with whiteout conditions possible at times. The 
  strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines 
  and could cause sporadic power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Consider adjusting travel 
plans. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this 
situation.

&&

$$

Petersen
Permalink to 202503172021-KOAX-WWUS43-WSWOAX
759 
WWUS43 KOAX 172021
WSWOAX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

NEZ011-012-016-017-181200-
/O.EXB.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-
Including the cities of Pierce, Laurel, Coleridge, Creighton,
Plainview, Osmond, Wausa, Hartington, Bloomfield, Elgin,
Randolph, Crofton, Verdigre, Neligh, and Niobrara
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 65 
  mph.

* WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, and Pierce Counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs 
  may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any small shift in storm track could lead to 
  a large difference in snowfall totals. However, even areas that 
  see lighter snow are expected to see poor visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

IAZ043-055-056-069-079-NEZ015-018-030>034-042>045-050>053-065>068-
078-088>090-092-181200-
/O.EXT.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Thurston-Wayne-Boone-
Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of St. Edward, West Point, Bellevue,
Beatrice, Yutan, Omaha, Stanton, Tekamah, David City, Harlan,
Tecumseh, Fairbury, Schuyler, Blair, Sterling, Pender, Albion,
Oakland, Onawa, Papillion, Plattsmouth, Wilber, Logan, La Vista,
Wayne, Winnebago, Crete, Ashland, Walthill, Norfolk, Lyons,
Pawnee City, Columbus, Wisner, Nebraska City, Council Bluffs,
Seward, Milford, Lincoln, Woodbine, Mapleton, Dunlap, Macy,
Missouri Valley, Fremont, Decatur, Wahoo, Glenwood, and Table
Rock
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 17 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  between 1 and 7 inches possible, highest amounts north of 
  Interstate 80 with a sharp cutoff to the south. Winds could gust 
  as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and 
  blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs 
  may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any small shift in storm track could lead to 
  a large difference in snowfall totals. However, even areas that 
  see lighter snow are expected to see poor visibility and travel 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the 
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

IAZ043-055-056-069-NEZ015-033-034-043>045-050>053-065-066-078-088-
182100-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1200Z-250320T0300Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Thurston-Cuming-Burt-Colfax-
Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-
Saline-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Fremont, Missouri Valley, Oakland, Logan,
Blair, Bellevue, Milford, Macy, Dunlap, Lincoln, Papillion,
Onawa, Ashland, La Vista, Decatur, Mapleton, Woodbine, Harlan,
Winnebago, Seward, Omaha, West Point, Walthill, Lyons, Tekamah,
Yutan, Pender, Wahoo, Fairbury, Crete, David City, Schuyler,
Council Bluffs, Wilber, and Wisner
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 7 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Winds 
  gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east 
  central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ011-012-016>018-030>032-042-182100-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.BZ.W.0003.250319T1200Z-250320T0000Z/
Knox-Cedar-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-Platte-
Including the cities of Hartington, Albion, Coleridge, Creighton,
Stanton, Pierce, St. Edward, Niobrara, Laurel, Bloomfield,
Randolph, Wayne, Neligh, Elgin, Verdigre, Plainview, Wausa,
Osmond, Crofton, Norfolk, and Columbus
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread 
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, 
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with 
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are 
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ079-NEZ067-068-089-090-092-182100-
/O.UPG.KOAX.WS.A.0004.250319T0600Z-250320T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0015.250319T1500Z-250320T0300Z/
Mills-Cass-Otoe-Gage-Johnson-Pawnee-
Including the cities of Tecumseh, Plattsmouth, Beatrice, Table
Rock, Glenwood, Sterling, Pawnee City, and Nebraska City
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ080-090-091-NEZ091-093-182100-
/O.NEW.KOAX.WW.Y.0015.250319T1500Z-250320T0300Z/
Montgomery-Fremont-Page-Nemaha-Richardson-
Including the cities of Sidney, Farragut, Auburn, Red Oak,
Hamburg, Clarinda, Falls City, Shenandoah, and Tabor
313 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Fremont, Montgomery, and Page Counties. In 
  Nebraska, Nemaha and Richardson Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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