Oak Creek, NE Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive cars through flooded areas. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/ Stay tuned for further updates by listening to NOAA weather radio... or your local radio and TV stations.

Tornado Warning issued April 16 at 11:44AM CDT until April 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

At 1143 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 3 miles west of Platte Center, or 12 miles northwest of Columbus, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Emergency management and trained spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Platte County, including the following locations... Tarnov.

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 11:40AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

At 1138 AM CDT, automated weather stations have been reporting gusty winds along a line extending from near Alda to near Blue Hill to 7 miles south of Red Cloud. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Automated Weather Station. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Grand Island, Hastings, Doniphan, Glenvil, Lawrence, Guide Rock, Trumbull, Inland, and Hansen around 1145 AM CDT. Phillips and Deweese around 1150 AM CDT. Harvard, Fairfield, Giltner, and Bostwick around 1155 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Clay Center, Edgar, Nelson, Aurora, Superior, Saronville, Nora, Sutton, Marquette, Oak, Ong, Stockham, Webber, Hampton, Davenport, Hardy, Ruskin and Shickley. This includes Interstate 80 between mile markers 303 and 339.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 11:35AM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flash Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:31AM CDT until April 16 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

FFWOAX The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Madison County in northeastern Nebraska... Northwestern Stanton County in northeastern Nebraska... Western Wayne County in northeastern Nebraska... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 1131 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Norfolk, Stanton, Winside, Hoskins, Carroll and Lake Maskenthine Recreation Area.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 11:29AM CDT until April 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

SVROAX The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Colfax County in northeastern Nebraska... Southwestern Stanton County in northeastern Nebraska... * Until noon CDT. * At 1128 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Leigh, or 16 miles northeast of Columbus, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Clarkson, Leigh, and Maple Creek Recreation Area.

Flood Advisory issued April 16 at 11:19AM CDT until April 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Nebraska, including the following counties, in east central Nebraska, Butler. In northeast Nebraska, Cedar, Colfax, Madison, Pierce, Platte, Stanton and Wayne. * WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1119 AM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Norfolk, Columbus, Madison, Stanton, Humphrey, Bellwood, Leigh, Platte Center, Hadar, Hoskins, Creston, Richland, Lakeview, Tarnov, Cornlea, Sholes, Maple Creek Recreation Area, Shell Creek Elementary School, Circle H Trailer Park and Lake North. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 16 at 10:10AM CDT until April 16 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska, including the following counties, Cedar, Colfax, Platte, Stanton and Wayne. * WHEN...Until 300 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1010 AM CDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wayne, Stanton, Laurel, Clarkson, Winside, Leigh, Pilger, Carroll, Belden, Sholes, Lake Maskenthine Recreation Area, The Highway 57 and 32 Junction, The Highway 15 And 32 Junction, Camp Assurance and Maple Creek Recreation Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 16 at 8:35AM CDT until April 16 at 12:30PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nebraska, including the following county, Platte. * WHEN...Until 1230 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 835 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Columbus. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 2:06AM MDT until April 16 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. * WHEN...From 7 AM MDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong northwesterly winds will create dangerous travel conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles. Reductions in visibility associated with blowing dust, where present, will locally exacerbate already dangerous driving conditions.

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 2:02AM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Nebraska, Northern Sioux County and Southern Sioux County. In Wyoming, Niobrara County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 2:02AM MDT until April 16 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, and Scotts Bluff County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 2:35AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Deuel, Garden, Chase, Keith, Perkins, Arthur, and Grant Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees or power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued April 16 at 2:35AM CDT until April 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Thomas, Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln, Hooker, Logan, and McPherson Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees or power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.