High Wind Warning Issued for Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa; Gusts Up to 70 MPH Expected
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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 portions of Nebraska and Iowa, effective Sunday morning through early Monday, with gusts potentially reaching 70 mph.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha
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 Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a High Wind Warning (Alert Code: HWW) for a broad region across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. This alert signifies an imminent threat of hazardous wind conditions that could impact safety and infrastructure.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a significant geographic area including:
- Southwest and West Central Iowa: Monona, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page counties.
- East Central, Northeast, and Southeast Nebraska: 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, and Richardson counties.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for the following conditions during the warning period:
- Wind Speeds: Sustained northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Frequent gusts up to 65 mph are expected, with isolated gusts potentially reaching 70 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility to a quarter-mile or less at times.
- Impacts: Very strong winds may cause damage to trees and result in isolated to scattered power outages. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
What You Should Do
The NWS recommends the following safety precautions:
- Delay Travel: If possible, postpone travel plans until conditions improve.
- Exercise Caution: If you must drive, maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and be prepared for sudden wind gusts.
- Watch for Hazards: Be alert for falling debris, tree limbs, and downed power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 7:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 1:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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