High Wind Warning Issued for Southwest Iowa and Northeast Nebraska; 60 MPH Gusts 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 parts of Iowa and Nebraska through 4 AM CDT Friday, warning of damaging winds and potential power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Iowa and Northeast Nebraska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha/Valley NE
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 Southwest Iowa and Northeast Nebraska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of southwest and west-central Iowa, as well as east-central and northeast Nebraska. The alert is currently in effect as of Thursday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Iowa: Monona, Harrison, and Shelby counties.
- Nebraska: Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Colfax, Dodge, and Washington counties.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs. If travel is necessary, use extreme caution, especially when operating high-profile vehicles. Ensure all loose outdoor objects are secured immediately.
Expected Conditions
Northwest winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult throughout the affected region.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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