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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1139 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe thunderstorms Today and Saturday with strong tornadoes,
  large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding possible.
  Greater flooding threat on Saturday night.

- Severe thunderstorms possible on Sunday as well, to a lesser
  degree, but brief tornadoes possible as well.

- Storms wrap up by Monday, with warmer temperatures arriving
  next week. Another round of showers and storms possible
  Tuesday/Wednesday.

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Hourly Observations For BOONE County
1100 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        MOCLDY    56  53  90 W12       29.44R                  
ALBION         CLOUDY    57  54  90 CALM      29.50R                  
COLUMBUS       MOCLDY    58  54  86 SW12      29.48R                  
FREMONT        PTCLDY    60  55  82 SW13      29.46R                  
TEKAMAH        CLEAR     60  55  83 SW16      29.41R                  
WAYNE            N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. Winds are from the north at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at VALENTINE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BOONE County, Nebraska

938 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight  

No hazardous weather is expected the remainder of tonight.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Friday

Another round of severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon
into Saturday night, especially along and south of I-80. Again, 
all severe hazards are possible, including hail up to three inches
in diameter, a few strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to
70 mph. 

Severe weather is again possible Sunday afternoon into evening in
parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Hail up to 
quarter size and thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph are the main 
hazards, but an isolated weak tornado couldn't be ruled out as 
well.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be required on both Saturday late
afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon and evening.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BOONE County, NE
1129 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Cloudy late this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................63 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........56%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 21 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high today (6am-5pm) in Boone county, is expected to be near 63 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 52 to near 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 56%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 16 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 18 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 0 hour

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................43 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................42 to 49 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 9 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
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 Boone county, is expected to be around 43 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 43 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 9 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................51 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 43 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly cloudy.
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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Boone county, is expected to be near 51 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 43 to near 51 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 43 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest at 18 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

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................31 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................29 to 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 8 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 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 Boone county, is expected to be around 31 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 31 to near 43 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 92%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 8 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 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 31 degrees and 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 49 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.03 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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 27TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300
buildings. (David Ludlum)
...1931...
The temperature at Pahala, located on the main island of Hawaii, soared to
100 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel)
...1938...Bowling Green's warmest April low: 69 degrees.
(NWS Louisville)
...1937...Beginning today, Bowling Green received 10 consecutive 
days with measurable precipitation, a record.
(NWS Louisville)	
...1942...
A destructive tornado swept across Rogers County and Mayes County in
Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and
causing two million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1971...
A tornado tore through Green and Adair counties with F4 
damage in its wake. Two and a half million dollars in damage 
was done along the 14 mile long path. Six people were killed 
and 58 hurt. The twister dropped to earth near Bramlett and 
proceeded to Vester and Christine. The six fatalities 
occurred in the Mount Pleasant Church area along KY 551 north 
of Columbia. In Butler and Warren counties a tornado did F3 
damage, killing one person and costing two and a half million 
dollars. South View (Butler County) and Riverside (Warren 
County) were struck. A tornado of F1 strength injured 2 
people in Harrison County IN between Mauckport and Laconia. 
Debris from a demolished barn was carried a quarter mile. An 
F3 tornado did damage in Ohio and Butler counties. It touched 
down near Island Lake along Wysox Road in Ohio County and 
moved east near Logansport and Little Bend, lifting just 
outside of Morgantown. An asphalt shingle was found embedded 
two inches deep into an oak tree. An F4 tornado killed two 
people in Russell County. It began east of Russell Springs 
and moved through Salem to Faubush. The two fatalities 
occurred when a farm was swept away at Gosser Ridge near 
Dorena. At one point there were actually two distinct paths, 
as two funnels moved parallel to each other. (NWS Louisville)

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