High Wind Warning Issued for Banner and Kimball Counties in Nebraska

Source: NOAA · Western Nebraska

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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Banner and Kimball counties, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected on Wednesday.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Western Nebraska
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Cheyenne WY

Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Nebraska.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WY, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of western Nebraska. The alert was issued on February 24 and remains in effect through the afternoon of February 25.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

  • Banner County
  • Kimball County

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers should prepare for hazardous conditions. A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or stronger can lead to property damage. Drivers of light-weight or high-profile vehicles, including campers and tractor-trailers, should exercise extreme caution as strong cross winds will be hazardous to transportation.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind Speed: Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph.
  • Wind Gusts: Peak gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
  • Primary Hazards: Transportation impacts due to strong cross winds and potential property damage.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is specifically in effect from 9:00 AM MST to 5:00 PM MST on Wednesday, February 25.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Banner and Kimball counties, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected on Wednesday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Western Nebraska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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