Hayes County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
353 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Below-normal temperatures through this weekend with freezing
  conditions likely (>90%) Saturday and Sunday mornings.

- Warming temperatures next week with a chance of showers and
  thunderstorms Monday and/or Monday night, and again late in
  the week.

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HAYES 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 HAYES County
300 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORTH PLATTE PTCLDY 31 26 82 NW5 30.24F WCI 26 GRANT CLOUDY 34 32 93 NW3 30.23F IMPERIAL CLOUDY 35 26 69 SW5 30.25F WCI 31 LEXINGTON MOCLDY 32 29 88 NW3 30.25S MCCOOK CLOUDY 40 27 59 NW5 30.25F OGALLALA MOCLDY 32 29 90 W3 30.25F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 27 degrees west, near 29 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 22 degrees west. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 44 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 22 degrees at AURORA.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HAYES County, Nebraska

330 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /230 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Light rain an light snow will be possible tonight, generally after midnight.Light snow accumulations will generally be across southwest Nebraska into portions of western Nebraska, with light accumulations expected, generally less than 1 inch. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Light rain is expected during the day for portions of the Sandhills into southwest Nebraska. Light rain and snow chances Friday overnight into Saturday morning, with greatest potential for light snow accumulations across southwest Nebraska, snowfall amounts less than an inch expected. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HAYES County, NE
208 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds, becoming north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows around 30. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. South winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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