Weather Alert in Nebraska
Special Weather Statement issued February 6 at 8:17PM CST by NWS Hastings NE
AREAS AFFECTED: Valley; Greeley; Nance; Sherman; Howard; Merrick; Polk; Buffalo; Hall; Hamilton
DESCRIPTION: Continued well-above normal temperatures (especially through Monday) will cause increasing ice melt along the Platte, North Loup, Middle Loup, South Loup and Loup Rivers in central and south central Nebraska. This could result in the possible formation of localized ice jams. Although not a certainty, should any ice jams happen to develop, water levels could fluctuate as much as 1 to 3 feet in a very short time, causing flooding with little, if any notice. If any ice jam flooding is observed over the next few days along the Platte or Loup River systems in central/south central Nebraska, please report it immediately to the National Weather Service in Hastings.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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