Station Name: Platte River near Ashland, Nebr.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,053 feet

Nearest Address:
26987 US Hwy 6
Ashland, NE 68028
Sarpy County

GPS Coordinates: 41.0622222, -96.3247222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 10:33PM CDT until March 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 9:54PM CDT until March 13 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:54 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...In Iowa, Mills, Montgomery, and Pottawattamie Counties. In Nebraska, Butler, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Cass, Lancaster, and Seward Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:54PM CDT until March 13 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:54 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.