Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northeast Nebraska and West Central Iowa
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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 Winter Storm Warning for portions of Iowa and Nebraska, effective Sunday, with 70 mph wind gusts and whiteout conditions expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Nebraska and West Central Iowa
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Omaha Valley NE
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Nebraska and West Central Iowa.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning (Alert Code: WSW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, NE. The alert is in response to expected severe winter weather conditions involving high winds and blowing snow.
Affected Areas
The warning covers portions of southwest and west central Iowa as well as northeast Nebraska. Specific counties impacted include:
- Iowa: Monona and Shelby counties.
- Nebraska: Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne counties.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in your state, dial 5 1 1. Prepare for potential power outages and damage to trees due to high wind speeds.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of up to three inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Strong winds will gust between 55 and 65 mph, with isolated gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
- Visibility: Blowing snow is expected to cause periods of whiteout conditions, with visibility dropping below a quarter mile at times.
- Impacts: Expect slippery road conditions and significant reductions in visibility. Very strong winds may cause damage to trees and result in isolated to scattered power outages.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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