A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
106 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Severe thunderstorms Today and Saturday with strong tornadoes,
large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding possible.
Greater flooding threat on Saturday night.
- Severe thunderstorms possible on Sunday as well, to a lesser
degree, but brief tornadoes possible as well.
- Storms wrap up by Monday, with warmer temperatures arriving
next week. Another round of showers and storms possible
Tuesday/Wednesday.
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DAWES 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 DAWES County
100 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024
NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF CLOUDY 62 45 53 N21G28 29.53S
6HR MIN TEMP: 50; 6HR MAX TEMP: 62; 6HR PCP: TRACE;
ALLIANCE CLOUDY 55 49 80 NW22G31 29.50R
6HR MIN TEMP: 48; 6HR MAX TEMP: 55; 6HR PCP: 0.13;
CHADRON CLOUDY 56 48 74 N12 29.51F
6HR MIN TEMP: 48; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57; 6HR PCP: 0.02;
GORDON RAIN 51 50 95 NW15G22 29.47S
KIMBALL CLOUDY 58 41 52 NW24G35 29.57S
SIDNEY CLOUDY 57 44 62 NW29G39 29.52R
6HR MIN TEMP: 48; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57; 6HR PCP: 0.16;
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 55 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 22 mph with gusts at 31 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph with gusts at 20 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at HASTINGS. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at THEDFORD and ORD.
All NWS Radars (In near-real time),
Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For DAWES County, Nebraska
207 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024
DAY ONE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected
today and tonight. A few storms may be strong to locally severe,
especially east of I-25. The primary hazards will be large hail,
heavy rainfall, and damaging wind gusts, although an isolated
tornado or two will be possible. The potential will exist for
cold-core funnel clouds as well.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
An extremely active weather pattern persists through the weekend
with widespread stratiform rain with embedded thunder likely for
most areas from Friday through Sunday.
Spotter information statement
Weather spotters are encouraged to report any severe weather to
NWS Cheyenne on social media.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For DAWES County, NE
1114 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024
REST OF TODAY Showers. Isolated thunderstorms this afternoon.
Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
SATURDAY
Showers, cooler with highs in the upper 40s.
Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers. Snow showers after midnight.
Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely in the
morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little
or no snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
in the mid 30s.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Mostly clear and breezy. Highs in the
upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the mid 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: 1115 AM MST THU NOV 12 2009
TODAY (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 4 hours
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 Dawes
county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees.
These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures
resulting in relative humidity minimum of 39 minimum of 39%. Skies will
be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will
be out of the at mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-
free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 4 hours and
greater than 80% for 4 hours
TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02-0.07 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
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 low tonight (6pm-5am) in Dawes
county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.02-0.07 inches over % of the county are expected.
Temperature will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees.
These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures
resulting in relative humidity maximum of 39 maximum of 39%. Skies will
be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will
be out of the at 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 4 hours
TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0
The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Dawes
county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.01 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature
will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees. These
dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting
in relative humidity minimum of 39 minimum of 39%. Skies will be . Wind
speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of
the at 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 7 hours
TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0
The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Dawes
county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees.
These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s
temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 39 maximum of
39%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period.
Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 7 hours
72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 21 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 21 to 35 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.03 - 0.08 inches.
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska
NEBRASKA
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6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY
MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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