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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1237 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong southwesterly winds gusting 35 to 55 mph will drop off
  this evening as winds turn northwesterly.

- Showers and storms are expected (40-75% chance) late this
  evening, primarily south of the Platte River. A few could be 
  strong and produce gusty winds.

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  Thursday through the weekend, though confidence is somewhat
  low on exact timing of any given round. Severe weather will be
  possible at times.

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FRONTIER 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 FRONTIER County
100 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORTH PLATTE PTCLDY 42 34 73 CALM 29.83R 6HR MIN TEMP: 42; 6HR MAX TEMP: 68; GRANT PTCLDY 41 37 87 E8 29.83S IMPERIAL MOCLDY 45 34 65 E5 29.83R 6HR MIN TEMP: 43; 6HR MAX TEMP: 72; LEXINGTON CLOUDY 50 40 67 CALM 29.83R MCCOOK CLOUDY 55 38 52 E9 29.80R 6HR MIN TEMP: 53; 6HR MAX TEMP: 73; OGALLALA PTCLDY 47 37 68 CALM 29.84S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 44 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and light rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 35 degrees at ALBION.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For FRONTIER County, Nebraska

321 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2024 /221 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Isolated thunderstorms are possible tonight, generally between I-80 and Highway 2. The risk of severe storms is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday. Breezy northerly winds and low relative humidity will lead to elevated fire weather conditions Tuesday afternoon across the the Sandhills and southwest Nebraska. The potential for thunderstorms will increase beginning Thursday afternoon and continue through Sunday. At this time, the severe threat is uncertain. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For FRONTIER County, NE
308 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Windy. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska NEBRASKA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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