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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
546 AM 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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Hourly Observations For BUTLER County
600 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        MOCLDY    38  30  73 CALM      30.27S                  
OMAHA EPPLEY   PTCLDY    34  29  82 CALM      30.26R                  
BEATRICE       PTCLDY    33  31  91 CALM      30.26S                  
FALLS CITY     PTCLDY    37  32  82 SW5       30.26S WCI  33          
NEBRASKA CITY  PTCLDY    36  31  82 W8        30.26S WCI  30          
PLATTSMOUTH    PTCLDY    38  30  72 W5        30.25S WCI  35          

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 25 degrees west, near 30 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the north at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 17 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 25 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 30 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 38 degrees at LINCOLN, IMPERIAL, HOLDREGE, and HASTINGS. The lowest temperature is 24 degrees at ALBION.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BUTLER County, Nebraska

446 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Frost or freezing conditions will persist until 8 am. Similar
conditions are expected to develop again tonight into early
Saturday morning.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Widespread freezing conditions are likely Saturday night into 
early Sunday morning, so take care to protect any sensitive 
vegetation.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BUTLER County, NE
558 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Widespread frost after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy and not as cool with lows around 40.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy, warmer with highs around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 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: 358 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.......................................46 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........58%.
Wind Speed....................................17 to 26 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 24 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 today (6am-5pm) in Butler county, is expected to be near 65 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 58%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 17 to 26 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 24 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

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................46 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 20 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 13 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
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 Butler county, is expected to be around 46 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 58 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 50 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 4 to 20 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 13 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 10 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................54 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................38 to 47 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........57%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 Butler county, is expected to be near 54 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 54 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 38 to 47 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 57%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 18 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...........................34 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................33 to 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............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 Butler county, is expected to be around 34 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 34 to near 46 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 33 to 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 10 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north 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 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 34 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 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