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Mid-Week Wind Storm Update - October 17, 2012

On October 17, 2012, strong northwesterly winds are expected as a low-pressure system moves across the Northern Plains. Wind gusts may reach up to 55 MPH today, with gusts relaxing to 20-30 MPH tonight, then re-strengthening early Thursday morning. This weather pattern increases the potential for extreme fire behavior this afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon. Stay updated for location-specific forecasts by visiting www.weather.gov/NorthPlatte.

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Mid-Week Wind Storm Update - October 17, 2012

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  1. Mid-Week Wind Storm Update October 17, 2012 National Weather Service North Platte, NE http://www.weather.gov/lbf Email: w-lbf.webmaster@noaa.gov Phone: 308-532-4936

  2. Decision Support Briefing Highlights

  3. Mid-Week Wind Storm Key Points • Strong northwesterly winds will occur today as a strong low pressure system migrates across the Northern Plains. Wind gusts up to 55 MPH will be possible. • Strong winds will relax to 20-30 MPH tonight before re-strengthening out of the northwest early Thursday morning, with gusts in excess of 55 MPH. • Potential will exist for extreme fire behavior this afternoon and again Thursday afternoon.

  4. Forecast Winds Today

  5. Forecast Winds Tonight

  6. Forecast Winds Thursday

  7. Mid-Week Wind Storm Resources • Page may be updated later with more information • Visit www.weather.gov/NorthPlatte for location-specific forecast information!

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