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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
432 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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432 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest
Iowa...west central Iowa...east central Nebraska...northeast
Nebraska and southeast Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Very high fire danger is expected to develop from northeast
Nebraska into western Iowa this afternoon. Highest fire danger is
expected between 11 AM and 4 PM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A storm system will affect the region this weekend with the best
potential for minor snow accumulations being across northeast
Nebraska.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will not be needed.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Des Moines IA
309 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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309 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Iowa.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight

There will be an elevated fire risk today. Gusty northwest winds
are forecast from late morning through the afternoon, especially
in northern and eastern Iowa. Relatively mild temperatures will
also promote low humidity values by the afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A mix of rain and snow will move into Iowa late in the day
Thursday and depart on Friday morning. Accumulating snowfall is
likely across northern Iowa, especially north of Highway 20, and
may impact travel Thursday night into Friday morning.

A series of storm systems will impact the region from late
Saturday through Monday, bringing additional chances for
widespread rain, snow, or both. Confidence on any snowfall
amounts and location remain limited at this time. More details
will follow later this week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed, but reports of any
grass fires today or snowfall later in the week would be
appreciated.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, northeast Nebraska, south central South Dakota and southeast
South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

High to very high fire danger will continue Tuesday afternoon and
early evening.

A low chance of snow develops Thursday through Thursday night. Snow
accumulations are more likely north of the Interstate 90 corridor
with very little, if any, snow accumulations expected further south.

Chances for precipitation return Saturday through early next week.
Low confidence in details regarding exact timing and rain or snow
amounts for any given day. However confidence is increasing that we
will see multiple days of precipitation with periods of rain, wintry
mix, and/or snow. Continue to check the latest forecast for the most
up to date information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
321 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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321 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /221 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Very dry air will result in elevated fire weather conditions Tuesday
afternoon, primarily across southwest Nebraska.

A strong storm system is slated to cross the central and northern
Great Plains this weekend. Precipitation appears likely for western
and north central Nebraska, but uncertainty exists regarding type
and amounts. Overall, there is potential for at least a light
accumulation of snow, especially over northern Nebraska. Stay tuned
to later forecasts as details become clearer.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
520 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

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520 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

 A hard freeze will continue through early to mid morning before
temperatures increase. Near elevated fire weather conditions will be
possible this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Near elevated fire weather conditions will be possible tomorrow afternoon.

 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

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