2022 yielded record number of wind advisories in Nebraska

HASTINGS, NE — Nebraskans are closing the book on one of the windiest years in recent history.

The National Weather Service Hastings office says it issued more High Wind Warnings, Blowing Dust Advisories, Heat Advisories, and Red Flag Warnings this year than ever before. It issued eight blowing dust advisories after issuing only three over the last eight years combined.

The NWS has also been warning about excessive heat more than typical the last couple of years. The NWS Hastings Office issued 23 heat advisories over the last two years, more than the previous six years combined. The National Weather Service Omaha office says it has experienced similar trends.