Winter Storm Warning Issued for Lancaster and Seward Counties Through Friday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Lancaster and Seward counties, with heavy snow and slippery road conditions expected through 6 AM Friday.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley NE has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of southeastern Nebraska. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Lancaster County
- Seward County
What You Should Do
If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for the state by calling 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
- Hazard Type: Heavy snow
- Accumulations: Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions that may affect travel.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning was issued at 6:10 PM CST on Thursday, February 19. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 AM CST on Friday, February 20.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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