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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
617 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry weather is expected through the week with warming into the
  60s and 70s by Friday.

- Chances (40-70%)for precipitation return to the region late
  this weekend into early next week.

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CLAY County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For CLAY County
600 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   CLEAR     36  31  82 SW8       29.98F WCI  30          
AURORA         CLEAR     33  30  90 S7        29.99F WCI  27          
HASTINGS       PTCLDY    36  31  82 SW10      29.99F WCI  28          
HEBRON         PTCLDY    38  32  80 SW8       30.04F WCI  32          
HOLDREGE       CLEAR     36  32  87 SW12      29.98F WCI  27          
KEARNEY        CLEAR     34  31  88 SW13      29.98F WCI  25          
YORK           MOCLDY    32  30  93 S7        30.01S WCI  26          

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 22 degrees west, near 34 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. Winds are from the west at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 14 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees central. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 36 degrees at HOLDREGE, HASTINGS, and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 17 degrees at CHADRON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CLAY County, Nebraska

221 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CLAY County, NE
543 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of rain and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 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

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.......................................50 to 51 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........62%.
Wind Speed....................................18 to 24 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 21 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 6 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 Clay county, is expected to be near 64 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 55 to near 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 50 to 51 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 62%. Skies will be unfavorable. Wind speed will range from 18 to 24 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 21 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 6 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................45 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 51 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 19 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
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 Clay county, is expected to be around 45 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 51 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 16 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................54 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................37 to 45 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north 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 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 Clay county, is expected to be near 54 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 37 to 45 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 5 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north 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 4 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................35 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.05 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................31 to 37 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........82%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 13 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast 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 9 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 Clay county, is expected to be around 35 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.05 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 36 to near 45 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 82%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 35 degrees and 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 51 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.09 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:     Normal        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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