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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1236 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Below-normal temperatures through this weekend with freezing
  conditions likely (>90%) Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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

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BUFFALO County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BUFFALO County
300 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   CLOUDY    51  21  30 NW14G20   30.29S                  
AURORA         CLOUDY    51  20  29 N10G17    30.28S                  
HASTINGS       CLOUDY    51  23  33 N9        30.27S                  
HEBRON         CLOUDY    56  26  30 N7        30.27S                  
HOLDREGE       CLOUDY    49  27  43 N14       30.27S                  
KEARNEY        CLOUDY    49  20  31 N10       30.29S                  
YORK           CLOUDY    52  21  30 N10       30.27S                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 57 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at TEKAMAH , LINCOLN, and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 20 degrees at KEARNEY and AURORA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO County, NE
259 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


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

LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. North winds around 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. 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 in the upper 40s. North winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds around 10 mph.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 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 lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 mid 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...........................64 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........56%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 17 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 Buffalo county, is expected to be near 64 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 54 to near 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 47 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 56%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 8 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south 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 5 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................42 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 47 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........86%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 10 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 tonight (6pm-5am) in Buffalo county, is expected to be around 42 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 43 to near 54 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 39 to 47 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 86%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 10 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

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................33 to 39 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........63%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 Buffalo county, is expected to be near 48 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 40 to near 47 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 33 to 39 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 63%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 9 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...........................31 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................28 to 33 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 11 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............1
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Buffalo county, is expected to be around 31 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 32 to near 40 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 33 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 5 to 11 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 11 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 31 degrees and 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.07 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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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