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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
343 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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

KEITH 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 KEITH County
400 PM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORTH PLATTE   PTSUNNY   67  26  21 S8        29.82F                  
GRANT          PTSUNNY   66  19  16 VRB3G20   29.80F                  
IMPERIAL       PTSUNNY   68  18  14 MISG      29.81F                  
LEXINGTON      PTSUNNY   65  33  30 S8G16     29.85F                  
MCCOOK           N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG      29.83F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 66 degrees west, near 64 degrees central, and near 70 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 18%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 23%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the west at 12 mph with gusts at 23 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 16 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at LINCOLN and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at HEBRON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For KEITH County, Nebraska

245 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /145 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Rain changing to wet snow appears likely Sunday night and snow is
likely Monday morning. Overall, the impact to travel is low at this
time but the forecast could change. Stay tuned for further updates.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For KEITH County, NE
205 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows around 30. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
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                 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 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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