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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
through the weekend.
- Severe weather is possible tonight (>80% chance), especially
across eastern Nebraska.
- Severe weather appears likely (>80% chance), during the
afternoon and evening hours on both Friday, Saturday, and
perhaps Sunday.
- Flash flooding is also a concern due to the potential for
repeated thunderstorm activity over the same areas.
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COLFAX County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory
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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress
Hourly Observations For COLFAX County
200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024
NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
NORFOLK CLOUDY 62 49 62 SE18G33 29.92F
ALBION CLOUDY 57 50 77 SE20 29.91F
BLAIR PTSUNNY 59 50 72 SE16G25 29.98R
COLUMBUS CLOUDY 59 51 75 SE20G26 29.93F
FREMONT CLOUDY 60 49 67 SE22 29.96F
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 200pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 66 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph with gusts at 29 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 15 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at CHADRON. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at NEBRASKA City and MILLARD.
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Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
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Hazardous Weather Outlook For COLFAX County, Nebraska
1154 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight
Thunderstorms will become widespread tonight with isolated
occurrences of hail up to one-inch in diameter, wind gusts to 60
mph, and localized flooding possible. The best chance for severe
weather appears to be across eastern Nebraska, and from 10 pm
through 4 am.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday
Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa on Friday afternoon and evening. All hazards are
possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few
strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Much of
eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa are in an enhanced risk of
severe weather. The best timeframe for severe storms should be
from 3 pm through 10 pm. Be prepared to implement severe weather
safety plans on Friday afternoon and evening.
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.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation will likely be required on both Friday and
Saturday afternoons and evenings.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For COLFAX County, NE
245 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
REST OF TODAY Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the
lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Thunderstorms, showers, breezy with highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance
of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers. Thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
Breezy with lows around 50. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the
morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly
clear with a chance of showers. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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...........................62 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).........65%.
Wind Speed....................................17 to 25 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 23 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 today (6am-5pm) in Colfax
county, is expected to be near 62 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 48 to near 62 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 65%.
Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range
from 17 to 25 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the
south at 23 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...........................47 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 19 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 13 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............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 Colfax
county, is expected to be around 47 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 47 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 47 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight
(6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%.
Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range
from 4 to 19 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 11 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).........59%.
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 Colfax
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 59%. 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...........................33 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................32 to 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 10 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 Colfax
county, is expected to be around 33 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 33 to near 46 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32
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 6 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of
the north 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 8 hours
72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 33 degrees and 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 50 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
APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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