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Dense Fog, Wind, and Flood Advisories posted across the region

Weather

March 12th, 2019 by admin

The National Weather Service has now posted Dense Fog, Wind, and Flood Advisories across the KJAN listening area for the next two days. Here is a look at the rundown of those latest additions to the weather situation in the Nishna Valley.

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Flood Advisory for Rapid Rises for Rain and Snowmelt in Mills, Shelby, Monona, Pottawattamie, Montgomery, Fremont, Harrison, and Page Counties in the listening area until 7:45pm on Tuesday.
* At 141 PM CDT, emergency management and storm spotters reported
that snowmelt was causing minor flooding of both rural and urban
roads. This situation will likely become more widespread tonight
into Wednesday as rainfall increases in areal coverage and
intensity. If traveling, be alert to road closures and the
potential for water-covered sections of road. This is especially
the case at night when visibility is reduced.

Audubon-Guthrie-Cass-
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT WEDNESDAY…
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY…

Crawford-Carroll-Greene-
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT WEDNESDAY…

Adair-Adams-Union-Taylor-Ringgold
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY…

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Dense Fog
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT
Wednesday. A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind
Advisory is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* TIMING…Dense fog advisory tonight, Wind Advisory through the
day Wednesday.

* WINDS…Southeast at 25 to 35 mph gusting to 45 mph Wednesday.

* VISIBILITY…Around 1/4 mile or less tonight.

* IMPACTS…With the recent rain and additional rain expected,
combined with low visibility. Water ponding on roads may be
difficult to see, especially at night. Take it slow when driving,
especially in low-lying areas and in areas of poor drainage.
Gusty winds may make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles
on Wednesday.