Bill Boyer

04/16/2024

Strong outflow winds from cold front (60-70 MPH) producing blowing dirt, scattered power outages across the area right now!

04/15/2024

UPDATE on today’s severe weather threat:

Severe storms are likely in central Nebraska, with a few severe storms possible in the northeastern portions of the Panhandle. There is an ENHANCED risk of tornadoes - some possibly strong - for the Kearney, Grand Island, Hastings, and Broken Bow areas, with an ENHANCED risk for large hail - some very large - for areas east of a Chadron to North Platte to McCook line. Stay weather aware!

04/15/2024

⚠️ Multiple weather concerns over the next 48 hours across our area.

⛈️ Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the region tomorrow (Monday) afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds would be the primary threat. The highest threat of severe storms looks to be east of a Chadron to Arthur line. Severe storms are possible as far west to the Lusk-Torrington-Sidney areas.

🔥 A Red Flag WARNING for extreme fire danger is in effect for areas along and south of the North Platte River valley. S-SE winds gusting to 35 mph and low relative humidities will lead to extreme fire behavior. DO NOT BURN IN THESE AREAS!

And, finally (don’t shoot the messenger)…

💨 A High Wind WATCH is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening for SE Wyoming and the southern NE panhandle. Wind gusts of 55-70 MPH are possible in these areas.

Continue to monitor the latest forecasts!

04/07/2024

For those without power, including Bridgeport, Bayard, Gering and surrounding areas, PLAN for the worst and HOPE for the best!

The worst—power may be out for a couple of days, possibly longer. (It takes time and resources to repair this much damage.)

The best—power comes back on early!

04/07/2024

🚨 BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT MONDAY FOR SCOTTS BLUFF, BANNER, CHEYENNE, KIMBALL AND MORRILL COUNTIES

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Heavy wet snow expected. A rain and snow mix may transition to rain on Sunday afternoon before changing back to snow showers Sunday evening. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches south of the North Platte River Valley anticipated in the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

04/07/2024

🚨 BLIZZARD WARNING IS BEING ISSUED 🚨

04/07/2024

8:08pm: Expecting an update from the NWS in the next few minutes on snow and blizzard potential!

04/06/2024

Folks, this storm is not about over. It’s just getting started. This rapidly strengthening low pressure system will move slowly NE overnight putting our area in a wrap-around for heavy snow overnight. In areas of heavy snow, BLIZZARD conditions WILL occur!

To recap:
❄️ Snow (or rain) will INCREASE in coverage and intensity after dark.
💨 Winds will INCREASE (the strongest winds are yet to come) in intensity after dark.

🚧 AVOID TRAVEL if you can.

04/06/2024

Concerned about higher snow accumulations in the Scottsbluff/Gering, Torrington, and Bridgeport areas. With these winds, BLIZZARD conditions will be possible. This is a very tricky forecast and lots will change. Please stay tuned!

04/06/2024

12:15pm-Winds are starting to increase across the area. Watching thunderstorms forming near Sidney area. Strong winds & small hail are possible with storms.

Models still struggling with snow totals. Storm seems to be a bit further south than anticipated, which could bring heavier snow further south into the N. Platte River valley.

Stay tuned for updates!!

04/02/2024

ENJOY THE NEXT FEW DAYS! Temps will be very mild.

I'm keeping an eye on the weekend storm. A couple of different tracks are possible. A more northerly track would mean more rain/thunder for us, while a southerly track would mean more snow. Either way, measurable precipitation, much colder temps, and strong gusty winds are on the way for the weekend. Full forecast here: https://ruralradio.com/kneb-am/video/kneb-tv-weather-april-2-2024/

Bill Boyer says we could see three days straight of 70 degree temps, but then then a chance for some rain and snow showers for the weekend…