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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
547 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected,
  beginning tonight and continuing through Sunday. 

- Severe weather appears likely (>80% chance), especially 
  during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday, Saturday, 
  and perhaps Sunday. 

- Flash flooding is also a concern due to the potential for 
  repeated thunderstorm activity over the same areas.

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GARFIELD County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For GARFIELD County
900 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
VALENTINE      PTSUNNY   57  40  52 S15       29.82F                  
AINSWORTH      PTSUNNY   57  40  54 S10       29.86F                  
BROKEN BOW     PTSUNNY   56  45  66 SE10      29.89F                  
O'NEILL        CLOUDY    59  41  50 SE18G26   29.92S                  
ORD            CLOUDY    57  43  59 SE14G22   29.90F                  
THEDFORD       PTSUNNY   53  48  83 S17G23    29.84F                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 52 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the south at 14 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at O'NEILL. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at HASTINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GARFIELD County, Nebraska

504 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /404 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Scattered rain and thunderstorms are possible this morning, mainly
for the Sandhills through central Nebraska. While severe weather is
not expected with this activity, brief moderate downpours and
frequent lightning are the main concerns.

After a lull during the daytime, rain and thunderstorms become likely
by early Thursday evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms are
possible with the main concerns being large hail, locally heavy rain,
and frequent lightning. Though confidence in occurrence is low,
damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two cannot be ruled out south 
of Interstate 80.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Rain and thunderstorms continue into early Friday morning. Though the
severe threat is expected to decrease, the threat for heavy rain will
increase. While the threat for flash flooding appears low at this
time, low-land flooding will be possible before activity wanes by
Friday evening into early Saturday with rainfall amounts of a half
inch up to an inch and a half forecast across western Nebraska.

Another storm, quick on the heels of the first one, will arrive late
in the day Saturday. Renewed thunderstorm development including the
threat for additional heavy rain will be likely through the overnight
and into the day Sunday. New rainfall amounts of a half inch to an
inch and a half are again possible. Where these two rounds of
precipitation overlap the most will have the potential of seeing 2 to
3 inches of total rain Thursday through Sunday.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be needed later today, mainly for 
areas south of Interstate 80.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For GARFIELD County, NE
219 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation 90 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 upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Windy, showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky