Dakota County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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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DAKOTA 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 DAKOTA County
1000 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHEAST NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORFOLK SUNNY 45 24 43 N16 30.29R ALBION PTSUNNY 42 25 50 N12G22 30.30S BLAIR SUNNY 46 30 54 W9 30.28R COLUMBUS MOSUNNY 47 29 49 NW12G17 30.31R FREMONT MOSUNNY 47 29 50 NW12 30.29S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 35 degrees west, near 41 degrees central, and near N/A degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and not available east. In the west, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near N/A%, and the dew point is near N/A degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are unavailable east. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at LINCOLN. The lowest temperature is 19 degrees at AURORA.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For DAKOTA County, Nebraska

424 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Temperatures will begin the day below freezing in many locations but rise into the 40s to lower 50s by this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Overnight lows will drop into the mid and upper 20s tonight and again Saturday night. Take precautions for your cold sensitive plants. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DAKOTA County, NE
947 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. 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 mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska NEBRASKA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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)

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