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York County Emergency Management - Nebraska
Sunday January 21st, 2018 :: 02:29 p.m. CST

Alert

Blizzard Warning until 03:00PM Monday

...Significant Winter Storm Expected This Evening Into Monday... .The first widespread significant snowstorm of the winter will really ramp up tonight. Blizzard conditions are expected across portions of south central Nebraska into northwestern and north central Kansas. Some areas could measure more than a foot of snow that will be accompanied by north winds of 30 mph gusting to around 45 mph. ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the morning commute on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. The visibility will likely be reduced to less than one quarter mile and even near zero at times especially after midnight and into Monday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. Blizzard conditions will hold off until after midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. 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.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY ... FILLMORE ... NUCKOLLS ... WEBSTER ... YORK

Address/Location
York County Emergency Management - Nebraska
510 S Lincoln Ave
York, NE 68467

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 402-362-7744

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Blizzard Warning

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