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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1128 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry weather is expected through the week with warming into the
  60s and 70s by Friday.

- Chances (40-70%)for precipitation return to the region late
  this weekend into early next week.

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JEFFERSON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For JEFFERSON County
100 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        CLOUDY    51  35  54 S6        29.88F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  51; 6HR MAX TEMP:  67;                                

OMAHA EPPLEY   CLOUDY    48  37  65 CALM      29.90F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  47; 6HR MAX TEMP:  63;                                

BEATRICE       MOCLDY    53  35  51 S7        29.88S                  
FALLS CITY     PTCLDY    53  34  48 S10       29.92F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  52; 6HR MAX TEMP:  67;                                

NEBRASKA CITY  MOCLDY    51  34  52 S12       29.90F                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLOUDY    55  36  50 S13       29.89F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 40 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are from the west at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 34 degrees west. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 53 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at NEBRASKA City and MILLARD.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For JEFFERSON County, Nebraska

347 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday night through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed Today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For JEFFERSON County, NE
1114 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy late this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 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

Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................68 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........51%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 25 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 25 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 4 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 Jefferson county, is expected to be near 68 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 51%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 16 to 25 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 25 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 4 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................49 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................49 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 21 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 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 Jefferson county, is expected to be around 49 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 49 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 49 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 14 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 8 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................42 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........62%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Jefferson county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 49 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (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 4 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north at 12 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 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 42 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 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 Jefferson county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 42 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 11 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 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 38 degrees and 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.05 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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