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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
514 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Breezy to windy again today with areas of high fire danger 
  developing.

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  Thursday through the weekend, potentially leading to localized
  flooding. Some severe weather is also possible with the
  greatest threat being Friday afternoon and evening.

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BLAINE County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BLAINE County
800 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE SUNNY 42 25 50 W10 30.00R BROKEN BOW CLOUDY 51 30 44 N14 29.97R ORD PTSUNNY N/A N/A N/A NW10 29.95R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 37 degrees west, near 43 degrees central, and near 53 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at FREMONT. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at KEARNEY.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BLAINE County, Nebraska

446 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /346 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. Elevated fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon, generally west of highway 83. Gusty northerly winds will combine with minimum relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent in these areas. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. The potential for thunderstorms will increase beginning Thursday afternoon and continue through Sunday. At this time, the greatest severe threat is Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. The main threat is south of a line from Antioch to Bartlett. Large hail and damaging winds are the main severe threats. Beyond Thursday night, the threat for severe storms is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BLAINE County, NE
213 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TODAY
Breezy, sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast up to 10 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Breezy. Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Breezy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska NEBRASKA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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