Hooker County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
557 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A Freeze Warning has been issued for much of the area with
  similar conditions expected Sunday morning.

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

- Potentially impactful showers and storms return to the area
  Thursday and Friday.

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HOOKER 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 HOOKER County
600 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE PTSUNNY 44 18 35 N15G26 30.28R AINSWORTH PTSUNNY 47 20 35 NW17 30.27S BROKEN BOW CLOUDY 46 25 43 NW14 30.27S O'NEILL MOSUNNY 47 19 32 NW22G28 30.27S ORD CLOUDY 51 21 30 NW17 30.26S THEDFORD PTSUNNY 45 19 35 N6 30.28S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 45 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 54 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 35%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 14 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 FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 19 degrees at YORK.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HOOKER County, Nebraska

328 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /228 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Snow will move into southwest Nebraska overnight with accumulations generally under 1 inch. Locally higher amounts are possible across extreme southwest Nebraska. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Snow will transition to a wintry mix or rain during the day on Saturday before diminishing during the afternoon. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HOOKER County, NE
217 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 10 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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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