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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1241 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Cooler temperatures today with a marginal risk for severe
storms overnight tonight for southeast Nebraska. Primary
threats will be large hail and damaging winds.
- Cooler temperatures continue through the weekend, with morning
lows dropping below freezing in many areas.
- Another chance for showers and thunderstorms Monday, then
warming temperatures next week.
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DOUGLAS County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory
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Hourly Observations For DOUGLAS County
100 PM CDT WED APR 17 2024
...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA...
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
TOPEKA SUNNY 76 40 27 W9G18 29.95S
6HR MIN TEMP: 58; 6HR MAX TEMP: 76;
MANHATTAN SUNNY 74 43 32 NE7 29.95F
EMPORIA SUNNY 76 42 29 VRB7 29.95F
OTTAWA SUNNY 77 45 31 NW9G17 29.94F
CHANUTE SUNNY 79 46 31 NW5 29.96F
SALINA SUNNY 73 42 32 NE5 29.95F
WICHITA SUNNY 77 49 37 SE9 29.94F
OMAHA PTSUNNY 63 43 48 NW13 29.92S
LINCOLN MOSUNNY 68 38 33 N9 29.95S
FALLS CITY SUNNY 67 46 47 NW9G22 29.94S
LAMONI PTSUNNY 60 46 59 W18G29 29.92R
DES MOINES CLOUDY 56 44 64 NW22G32 29.89R
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Wednesday April 17, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 55 degrees west, near 60 degrees central, and near 66 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at LINCOLN. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at AURORA.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DOUGLAS County, Nebraska
440 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
DAY ONE Today and Tonight
A few strong to marginally severe storms are possible overnight
tonight mainly near the Kansas border. Hail up to qarter size
and/or wind gusts up to 60 mph are the main hazards.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotters should not be needed tonight or Wednesday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For DOUGLAS County, NE
1215 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
THIS AFTERNOON Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening. A slight chance of
thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then
showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning,
then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid
50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, diminishing to around
5 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower
30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower
40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the mid 60s.
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Day 2
Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009
TODAY (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................63 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................43 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........62%.
Wind Speed....................................14 to 26 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 24 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly 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 Douglas
county, is expected to be near 63 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 44 to near 63 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 43 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today
(6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 62%.
Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind
speed will range from 14 to 26 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will
be out of the south at 24 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...........................49 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 17 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 Douglas
county, is expected to be around 49 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 49 to near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 48 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight
(6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%.
Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range
from 11 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the
south at 17 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...........................55 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 50% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................43 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........72%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 10 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............cloudy.
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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Douglas
county, is expected to be near 55 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.02 inches over 50% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 48 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 43
to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s
temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 72%. Skies will
be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 6 to
14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 6 hours
TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................37 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 43 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 14 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 10 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 Douglas
county, is expected to be around 37 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 37 to near 48 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35
to 43 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-
5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 92%. Skies
will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will
range from 10 to 14 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 10 hours
72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 37 degrees and 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 33 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska
NEBRASKA
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6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY
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.... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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8 to 14 Day ,
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
APRIL 17TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
Louisville's coldest April temperature: 21 degrees. Also Lexington's coolest
April high temperature: 31 degrees.
...1896...
Louisville's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees).
...1922...
A family of at least six tornadoes caused death and destruction along parts
of a 210 mile path from north of Ogden IL to Allen County OH, killing
sixteen persons. A post card, picked up in Madison County IN, was found 124
miles away near Mount Cory OH. (The Weather Channel)
...1953...
One of the few severe hailstorms accompanied by snow, sleet, glaze, and
rain, pelted parts of Kay, Osage, Creek, Tulsa, Washington, and Rogers
Counties in northeastern Oklahoma late in the day. Nearly 10,000 insurance
claims were filed. (The Weather Channel)
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