…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected across Lancaster and Gage Counties.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Areas of blowing dust will be possible. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Today and Tonight
Thunderstorms will be moving across parts of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa this morning. A few storms could produce hail and strong winds, mainly before 9 am.
Strong southerly winds are expected this afternoon for much of the area and a wind advisory has been issued for eastern Nebraska. Gusts from 40 to 50 mph will be possible.
The strong winds may continue into tonight and Saturday ahead of a cold front. The strongest winds tonight will be possible mainly west of a line from Beatrice and Lincoln to West Point and Pender. Tree damage or isolated power outages could occur.
There is a chance for thunderstorms this evening and tonight. The highest chance for any severe storms looks to be across northeast Nebraska from about 8 pm this evening until 2 am Saturday. Hail and strong winds are expected to be the main hazards.
Saturday
Additional severe thunderstorm activity is possible ahead of a cold front Saturday afternoon in southwest Iowa and parts of southeast Nebraska. Strong southerly winds will continue Saturday.
The potential exists for peak wind gusts in the 45 to 55 mph range. These winds will make travel difficult for high profile vehicles, especially along east to west highways like Interstate 80.
Tree damage or isolated power outages may also occur. Fire danger should reach the very high category across northeast Nebraska Saturday afternoon and could rise into the extreme category.