Buffalo County, NE
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 04/18 1:00 AM CDT – Saturday 04/18 9:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Hastings NE
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 expected. Coldest temperatures will occur north and west of the tri-cities.
Where
Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska.
When
Until 9 AM CDT Saturday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Drain outdoor plumbing and hoses to prevent them from being damaged.
Areas impacted
- Phillips
- Smith
- Jewell
- Rooks
- Osborne
- Mitchell
- Valley
- Greeley
- Nance
- Sherman
- Howard
- Merrick
- Polk
- Dawson
- Buffalo
- Hall
- Hamilton
- York
- Gosper
- Phelps
- Kearney
- Adams
- Clay
- Fillmore
- Furnas
- Harlan
- Franklin
- Webster
- Nuckolls
- Thayer
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
In effect from Saturday 04/18 12:00 PM CDT – Saturday 04/18 8:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Hastings NE
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY AFTERNOON-EVENING
Winds
Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.
Relative Humidity
As low as 14 to 20 percent.
Impacts
Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Areas impacted
- Phillips
- Smith
- Jewell
- Rooks
- Osborne
- Mitchell
- Valley
- Greeley
- Nance
- Sherman
- Howard
- Merrick
- Polk
- Dawson
- Buffalo
- Hall
- Hamilton
- York
- Gosper
- Phelps
- Kearney
- Adams
- Clay
- Fillmore
- Furnas
- Harlan
- Franklin
- Webster
- Nuckolls
- Thayer
Briefing
From the forecaster
Freeze Warning TONIGHT
Created by the NWS Hastings WFO
A Freeze Warning is in effect from 1am to 9am Saturday. Subfreezing temperatures are expected across the area, and some spots west and north of the tri-cities may see temperatures as low as 20 degrees.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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