Boyd County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
Issued by National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
649 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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BOYD County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BOYD County
800 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE CLOUDY 52 51 97 NW13 29.48R FOG AINSWORTH LGT RAIN 53 51 95 N12 29.45R BROKEN BOW LGT RAIN 59 52 77 W14 29.43R O'NEILL MOCLDY 56 52 88 NW10 29.37R ORD CLOUDY 58 55 90 W5 29.38R THEDFORD CLOUDY 56 51 84 N12 29.48R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 55 degrees west, near 59 degrees central, and near 69 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. Winds are from the north at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 16 mph with gusts at 23 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at BEATRICE.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BOYD County, Nebraska

407 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /307 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will gradually taper through the evening hours across western and north central Nebraska. Brief hail cannot be ruled out for areas near and east of Highway 183 before sunset. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Another round of rain and storms will move through the region later Saturday and into Sunday. Some storms may produce large hail and strong winds Saturday evening across southwest Nebraska, primarily south of Interstate 80. A brief tornado is also possible. New rainfall amounts of one inch are again possible. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed. Please report hail, strong winds, flooding, and other severe weather to the NWS.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BOYD County, NE
424 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely in the evening, then showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
SUNDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
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 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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