High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1003 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
NEZ006>010-026>029-121830-
/O.EXB.KLBF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T0800Z/
Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-
Including the cities of Spencer, Taylor, Springview, Atkinson,
Dunning, Bartlett, Ericson, O`Neill, Bassett, Burwell, Brewster,
Rose, Butte, Ainsworth, Lynch, and Purdum
1003 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
954 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ043-055-056-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-042>045-121500-
/O.NEW.KOAX.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T0800Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-
Boone-Madison-Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-
Including the cities of Albion, St. Edward, Decatur, Bloomfield,
Pender, Fremont, Columbus, Walthill, Macy, Lyons, Dunlap, Harlan,
Creighton, Osmond, Norfolk, Neligh, Coleridge, Oakland, Woodbine,
Verdigre, Wayne, Hartington, Onawa, Randolph, Plainview, Wisner,
Tekamah, Logan, Winnebago, Laurel, Elgin, Crofton, Missouri
Valley, Wausa, Niobrara, Schuyler, Mapleton, Pierce, West Point,
Blair, and Stanton
954 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east
central and northeast Nebraska.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ004>006-015-016-023>025-033>035-044>047-121245-
/O.UPG.KDMX.HW.A.0001.260313T0300Z-260313T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/
Emmet-Kossuth-Winnebago-Palo Alto-Hancock-Pocahontas-Humboldt-
Wright-Sac-Calhoun-Webster-Crawford-Carroll-Greene-Boone-
Including the cities of Odebolt, Emmetsburg, Fort Dodge, Laurens,
Lake Mills, Gilmore City, Eagle Grove, Fonda, Algona, Schaller,
Clarion, Belmond, Carroll, Humboldt, Jefferson, Garner, Boone,
Kanawha, Rockwell City, Pocahontas, Manson, Britt, Early, Sac
City, Wall Lake, Forest City, Rolfe, Lake City, Denison, Lake
View, Pomeroy, and Estherville
933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to
around 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northern into central Iowa.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines,
causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ057>059-121245-
/O.NEW.KDMX.HW.W.0002.260313T0300Z-260313T1200Z/
Audubon-Guthrie-Dallas-
Including the cities of Guthrie Center, Audubon, Perry, Waukee,
Panora, Adel, Bayard, Exira, and Casey
933 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to near
60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Dallas, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties, including I-80.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines,
causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
848 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ066>071-121200-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KFSD.HW.W.0004.260313T0200Z-260313T1200Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Canton, Yankton, Elk Point, Spirit Lake,
Lennox, Beresford, Vermillion, Rock Rapids, George, Sioux Center,
Sanborn, Sheldon, Arnolds Park, Marion, Orange City, Avon,
Spencer, Tyndall, Holstein, Wakefield, Le Mars, Tea, Alcester,
Hull, Viborg, Tabor, Allen, Jefferson, Cherokee, Sioux City,
Inwood, Storm Lake, Scotland, Ida Grove, Parker, Centerville,
Irene, Battle Creek, Chancellor, Milford, Sibley, Larchwood,
South Sioux City, Rock Valley, Ponca, Hartley, Hurley,
Harrisburg, North Sioux City, Hawarden, and Springfield
848 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
848 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ038>040-050-052>065-121200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0004.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-
Including the cities of Parkston, Lakefield, Plankinton, Marty,
Corsica, Jackson, Armour, Wessington Springs, Arlington, Sioux
Falls, Menno, Brookings, Clayton, Stickney, De Smet, Chamberlain,
Slayton, Canistota, Ivanhoe, Mitchell, Hendricks, Huron, Howard,
Salem, Bridgewater, Fulda, Lake Preston, Alpena, Kimball,
Madison, Tyler, Wagner, Lake Benton, Lake Andes, Platte, Mountain
Lake, Burke, White Lake, Emery, Alexandria, Gregory, Orland,
Flandreau, Windom, Woonsocket, Marshall, Delmont, Tripp, Luverne,
Worthington, Montrose, Pipestone, and Freeman
848 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central,
south central, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong will make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Weisser
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1033 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-130200-
/O.CON.KOAX.FW.W.0004.260312T1700Z-260313T0200Z/
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-
Page-Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-
Stanton-Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-
Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-
Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
1033 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NEBRASKA
AND SOUTHWEST IOWA...
* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce,
Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona,
Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy,
Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe,
Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage,
Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson
Counties.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
850 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ038-050-052>055-
057>071-121200-
/O.UPG.KFSD.FW.A.0004.260312T1700Z-260313T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.FW.W.0004.260312T1700Z-260313T0200Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-
Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
850 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR AREAS ALONG AND SOUTH OF A
HURON SOUTH DAKOTA TO SPENCER IOWA LINE...
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O`Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle,
Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora,
Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and
Union.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
802 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions on Thursday...
.Strong southwest winds, low relative humidity, and cured fuels
will combine to produce critical fire weather conditions in
southwestern Iowa Thursday afternoon and evening. Any fires will
have the potential to spread very quickly, and outdoor burning is
strongly discouraged.
IAZ044-045-057-058-070-071-081-082-092-093-121100-
/O.CON.KDMX.FW.W.0003.260312T1700Z-260313T0200Z/
Crawford-Carroll-Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-
Ringgold-
802 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SOUTHWESTERN IOWA...
* AFFECTED AREA...Much of southwestern into west central Iowa.
* WIND...South to southwest winds sustained at 20 to 25 MPH,
with gusts to near 40 MPH possible.
* HUMIDITY...Falling to around 25% in the afternoon and evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Ansorge
For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/desmoines
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
442 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
KSZ025-102-MOZ001>004-011>013-020-120545-
/O.CON.KEAX.FW.W.0004.260312T1700Z-260313T0200Z/
Atchison KS-Doniphan-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Holt-Andrew-
De Kalb-Buchanan-
442 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT
THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS
OF FAR NORTHEAST KANSAS AND NORTHWEST MISSOURI...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025 and 102. In
Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001, 002, 003, 004, 011, 012, 013
and 020.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values falling around 20 to 25%.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Topeka KS
1257 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THROUGH 8 PM ...
KSZ008>012-020>024-034>036-120200-
/O.UPG.KTOP.FW.A.0002.260312T1700Z-260313T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTOP.FW.W.0002.260312T1700Z-260313T0100Z/
Republic-Washington-Marshall-Nemaha-Brown-Cloud-Clay-Riley-
Pottawatomie-Jackson-Ottawa-Dickinson-Geary-
1257 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WIND GUSTS, AND DRY FUELS FOR
NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL KS...
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag
Warning for low relative humidity, strong wind gusts, and dry
fuels for northeast, north central, and portions of east central
KS, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 008 Republic, Fire Weather
Zone 009 Washington, Fire Weather Zone 010 Marshall, Fire
Weather Zone 011 Nemaha, Fire Weather Zone 012 Brown, Fire
Weather Zone 020 Cloud, Fire Weather Zone 021 Clay, Fire
Weather Zone 022 Riley, Fire Weather Zone 023 Pottawatomie,
Fire Weather Zone 024 Jackson, Fire Weather Zone 034 Ottawa,
Fire Weather Zone 035 Dickinson and Fire Weather Zone 036
Geary.
* TIMING...From noon to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 68.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
1207 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Thursday...
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
121000-
/O.UPG.KGID.FW.A.0003.260312T1700Z-260313T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KGID.FW.W.0007.260312T1700Z-260313T0200Z/
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
1207 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
AND PARTS OF NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS...
The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
Rossi
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1149 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday...
NEZ204-206-208>210-219-121000-
/O.UPG.KLBF.FW.A.0006.260312T1700Z-260313T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KLBF.FW.W.0010.260312T1700Z-260313T0300Z/
Eastern Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR-
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest-
Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie National
Forest-Loup Rivers Basin-Frenchman Basin-Loess Plains-
1149 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 /1049 AM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026/
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM
CDT /9 PM MDT/ THURSDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA...
The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Red
Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 204 Eastern
Panhandle/Crescent Lake NWR, Fire Weather Zone 206
Sandhills/Valentine NWR/Nebraska National Forest, Fire Weather
Zone 208 Niobrara Valley/Fort Niobrara NWR/Samuel R McKelvie
National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 209 Loup Rivers Basin, Fire
Weather Zone 210 Frenchman Basin and Fire Weather Zone 219
Loess Plains.
* TIMING...12 PM CDT/ 11 AM MDT to 10 PM CDT/ 9 PM MDT Thursday
* WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 74.
* LIGHTNING...None expected.
* IMPACTS...Any fire starts will have a high potential to spread
rapidly and will be difficult to control.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
$$
High Wind Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hastings NE
956 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
NEZ039>041-046>049-062>064-121800-
/O.NEW.KGID.HW.A.0002.260313T0200Z-260313T0800Z/
Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Hall-Hamilton-
York-
Including the cities of Wolbach, Sherman Reservoir, York,
Litchfield, Loup City, Grand Island, Osceola, Ord, Scotia,
Stromsburg, St. Paul, Shelby, Genoa, Greeley, Spalding, Polk,
Aurora, Central City, and Fullerton
956 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Greeley, Howard, Merrick, Nance, Sherman, Valley, Polk,
York, Hall, and Hamilton Counties.
* WHEN...From 9PM CDT Thursday evening through 3AM CDT Thursday
night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to
the onset of winds.
&&
$$
Thies
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
954 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ069-079-080-NEZ050>053-065>067-121500-
/O.NEW.KOAX.HW.A.0001.260313T0200Z-260313T0800Z/
Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-Sarpy-
Seward-Lancaster-Cass-
Including the cities of Yutan, Seward, Lincoln, Papillion,
Plattsmouth, Ashland, Omaha, Milford, Council Bluffs, Bellevue,
David City, Red Oak, La Vista, Wahoo, and Glenwood
954 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...In Iowa, Mills, Montgomery, and Pottawattamie Counties. In
Nebraska, Butler, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Cass, Lancaster, and
Seward Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Some power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
&&
$$
Wood
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
919 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ043-055-056-069-079-080-090-091-NEZ011-012-015>018-030>034-
042>045-050>053-065>068-078-088>093-130230-
Monona-Harrison-Shelby-Pottawattamie-Mills-Montgomery-Fremont-Page-
Knox-Cedar-Thurston-Antelope-Pierce-Wayne-Boone-Madison-Stanton-
Cuming-Burt-Platte-Colfax-Dodge-Washington-Butler-Saunders-Douglas-
Sarpy-Seward-Lancaster-Cass-Otoe-Saline-Jefferson-Gage-Johnson-
Nemaha-Pawnee-Richardson-
919 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, east central Nebraska, northeast Nebraska and southeast
Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Warm, dry, and windy conditions are expected Thursday, leading to
dangerous wildfire conditions. A Red Flag Warning has been issued.
Winds remain gusty Thursday night into early Friday behind a strong
cold front moving through the region. Gusts up to 50-60 mph will be
possible, primarily in northeast Nebraska and west-central Iowa.
Another round of strong winds and wintry weather (50-70% PoPs) are
expected to impact the region Saturday night into Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Hastings NE
221 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
KSZ005>007-017>019-NEZ039>041-046>049-060>064-072>077-082>087-
121930-
Phillips-Smith-Jewell-Rooks-Osborne-Mitchell-Valley-Greeley-Nance-
Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Polk-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Hamilton-York-
Gosper-Phelps-Kearney-Adams-Clay-Fillmore-Furnas-Harlan-Franklin-
Webster-Nuckolls-Thayer-
221 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Nebraska and
portions of north central Kansas.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Near-Critical fire weather conditions remain possible through the
early evening hours for areas generally along and west of line
extending from Kearney, Nebraska to Beloit, Kansas.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Widespread critical fire weather conditions are expected across
the local area Thursday, with a Red Flag Warning in effect from
12pm to 9pm CDT.
Near-Critical fire weather conditions are possible across
portions of the area each afternoon Friday through Monday.
Wind gusts in excess of 50 MPH along with some light snowfall
accumulations up to one inch, will be possible across the local
area Sunday. All areas will receive strong winds Sunday, with
areas north of interstate 80 most favored to receive some light
snowfall accumulations.
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More information may be obtained at the following web page:
https://www.weather.gov/hastings
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0506 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-121006-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0506 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Additional Showers This Morning
- Elevated Fire Weather Concerns Thursday
- Next Precipitation System Sunday
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
444 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-120945-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O`Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
444 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South
Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and
southeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Snow will continue to wind down from northwest to southeast through
mid-morning. Additional accumulations up to an inch are possible
southeast of a line from Yankton to Windom, including much of
northwest Iowa and northeast Nebraska.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
Southwest to west winds gusting 20-40 mph and relative humidity
values of 35% or less will result in elevated to potentially critical
fire weather conditions Thursday. Please use caution and report any
fires immediately.
West to northwest winds increase further Thursday evening. Gusts of
45 to 55 mph could persist for several hours Thursday night, with a
few gusts over 60 mph possible. Secure loose objects and use caution
if you are operating a light-weight or high profile vehicle.
While details are still coming into focus, those with travel plans
for this upcoming weekend should begin monitoring the forecast, as
moderate chances of accumulating snow and gusty winds could impact
travel.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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