Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles NW Omaha NE

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
356 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

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356 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast
Nebraska and southeast Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

There is a small chance (5-10%) for a strong to severe storm to
develop near and north of Interstate 80 after midnight. Hail up
to quarter size would be the primary hazard.

Periods of heavy snow and very strong winds gusting 50 to 70 mph
are expected over parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa
tonight into Wednesday. This will lead to blizzard conditions in
the areas that experience the heaviest, most persistent snow.
Travel in these areas will become dangerous to impossible. The
strong winds could also damage trees and power lines with
scattered power outages possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Tuesday

Some blowing snow could persist early Wednesday evening before
winds taper off after sunset.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be required, but snowfall and severe
weather reports are appreciated.

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High Wind Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
232 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

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Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page-Burt-Washington-Douglas-Sarpy-Cass-Otoe-Johnson-Nemaha-
Pawnee-Richardson-
Including the cities of Falls City, Harlan, Glenwood, Lyons,
Logan, Woodbine, Bellevue, Nebraska City, Sterling, Missouri
Valley, Red Oak, Dunlap, Onawa, Tecumseh, Mapleton, Papillion,
Hamburg, Tabor, La Vista, Omaha, Tekamah, Farragut, Decatur,
Council Bluffs, Blair, Table Rock, Auburn, Pawnee City,
Plattsmouth, Clarinda, Oakland, Sidney, and Shenandoah
232 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Scattered power outages are expected. Where heavier snow occurs,
  travel will be difficult to impossible due to near-zero
  visibilities in blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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CA




Blizzard Warning

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

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Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Thurston-Cuming-Burt-Colfax-
Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-
Saline-Jefferson-
Including the cities of Harlan, Fairbury, Lyons, Ashland, Logan,
Woodbine, Seward, Pender, Wilber, Bellevue, Winnebago, David
City, Missouri Valley, Lincoln, Dunlap, Wahoo, Onawa, Mapleton,
Papillion, Yutan, Milford, La Vista, Omaha, Tekamah, Decatur,
Blair, Council Bluffs, Crete, Walthill, Macy, Fremont, Wisner,
Oakland, Schuyler, and West Point
230 PM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
  blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to below 1/4
  mile at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
  morning and evening commutes. Winds will be strong enough to cause
  damage to trees and power lines with potential for power outages.

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.

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