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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
359 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A Freeze Warning has been issued for much of the area with
  similar conditions expected Sunday morning.

- Warming temperatures next week with a chance of showers and
  thunderstorms Monday and/or Monday night, and again late in
  the week.

- Potentially impactful showers and storms return to the area
  Thursday and Friday.

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ADAMS County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For ADAMS County
500 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   CLOUDY    50  20  30 NW14      30.28S                  
AURORA         CLOUDY    50  19  30 N14       30.27S                  
HASTINGS       CLOUDY    50  22  33 N14       30.27R                  
HEBRON         CLOUDY    57  26  30 N6        30.25S                  
HOLDREGE       CLOUDY    47  25  41 N14       30.27R                  
KEARNEY        CLOUDY    48  21  34 N13       30.29R                  
YORK           CLOUDY    50  19  29 NW10      30.26S                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 45 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the west at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 15 mph with gusts at 21 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 19 degrees at YORK and AURORA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ADAMS County, Nebraska

351 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight.

Freezing to below freezing temperatures are expected for tonight 
across all but the far southern row of counties in south central
Nebraska. A Freeze Warning is in effect. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Freezing to below freezing temperatures are expected for Saturday
morning across all but the far southern row of counties in south 
central Nebraska. A Freeze Warning is in effect. 

An additional round of frost and freeze potential is forecast for
Saturday night into Sunday morning. Frost advisories and, or 
Freeze Warnings will likely be needed.

The next potential for thunderstorms arrives Monday night, with
more chances Wednesday night through Thursday night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ADAMS County, NE
514 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs around 50. North winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows around 30. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening then becoming light.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2

Updated: 1059 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................65 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................49 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........58%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 23 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 20 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 5 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high today (6am-5pm) in Adams county, is expected to be near 65 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 55 to near 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 49 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 58%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 16 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 20 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 5 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................44 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 49 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 18 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 11 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tonight (6pm-5am) in Adams county, is expected to be around 44 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 14 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................51 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 44 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........61%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 4 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Adams county, is expected to be near 51 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 43 to near 50 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 44 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 61%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north at 17 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 4 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................33 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................30 to 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 10 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Adams county, is expected to be around 33 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 34 to near 43 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 85%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 12 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 10 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 33 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.07 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky