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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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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DAWES County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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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.


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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