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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
256 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Temperatures are expected to drop to or below freezing this
  morning and tomorrow night.

- Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Monday
  night. Highest probabilities (60% chance) of rain will be
  south of I-80. 

- Another potential storm system will may bring chances for
  precipitation regionwide next weekend. As of now there is
  substantial uncertainty in timing and details of this storm
  system. These details will become more clear over the coming
  days.

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Hourly Observations For KNOX County
400 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        CLEAR     32  21  64 NW9       30.38F WCI  24          
ALBION         CLEAR     28  22  78 CALM      30.39S                  
BLAIR          CLEAR     32  22  67 W3        30.38S                  
COLUMBUS       CLEAR     32  24  72 NW6       30.42R WCI  26          
FREMONT        CLEAR     32  21  64 W6        30.39S WCI  26          
TEKAMAH        CLEAR     33  23  66 NW10      30.38S WCI  25          

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 14 degrees west, near 30 degrees central, and near 35 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 12 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 9 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 40 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 14 degrees at ALLIANCE.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For KNOX County, Nebraska

412 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Widespread freezing conditions are expected to develop again 
tonight into early Sunday morning.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Sunday through Friday

The probability of hazardous weather is low at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For KNOX County, NE
414 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024


FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Windy with highs around 70. South winds 20 to 30 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................61 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........65%.
Wind Speed....................................14 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 18 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 Knox county, is expected to be near 61 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 50 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 65%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 14 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 18 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...........................47 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................43 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................southwest at 8 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 12 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 Knox county, is expected to be around 47 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 54 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 43 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the southwest at 8 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 12 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................50 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.09 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 43 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........58%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 Knox county, is expected to be near 50 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.09 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 42 to near 50 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 43 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 58%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest at 16 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 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................30 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................28 to 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................2 to 11 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northwest at 2 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 .............2
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Knox county, is expected to be around 30 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 30 to near 42 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 2 to 11 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northwest at 2 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 30 degrees and 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.10 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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....  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 20TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1901...
A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren
received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill.
Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6
inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7
inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum)
...2002...
An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky 
leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the 
London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several 
days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On 
the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a 
record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 
degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature 
record. (NWS Jackson)

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