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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1237 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong southwesterly winds gusting 35 to 55 mph will drop off
  this evening as winds turn northwesterly.

- Showers and storms are expected (40-75% chance) late this
  evening, primarily south of the Platte River. A few could be 
  strong and produce gusty winds.

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  Thursday through the weekend, though confidence is somewhat
  low on exact timing of any given round. Severe weather will be
  possible at times.

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Hourly Observations For LANCASTER County
200 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024


...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TOPEKA         CLOUDY    62  43  49 S8        29.83F                  
MANHATTAN      MOCLDY    64  47  53 SW15G24   29.76F                  
EMPORIA        MOCLDY    58  44  60 S18G29    29.83F                  
OTTAWA         MOCLDY    59  41  51 S22G30    29.84F                  
CHANUTE        PTCLDY    60  40  47 S17       29.92F                  
SALINA         MOCLDY    62  46  55 S18       29.75F                  
WICHITA        PTCLDY    57  46  66 S16       29.83F                  
OMAHA          CLOUDY    52  42  69 N5        29.78F                  
LINCOLN        MOCLDY    55  44  66 N7        29.81S                  
FALLS CITY     CLOUDY    59  49  69 S14G25    29.81F                  
LAMONI         MOCLDY    54  40  59 SW7       29.81S                  
DES MOINES     PTCLDY    58  42  55 SW10      29.78F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 45 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at COLUMBUS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LANCASTER County, Nebraska

907 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Tuesday

There is a 50 to 70 percent chance of showers and storms this 
evening. A few of these storms could be strong and produce gusty 
winds and small hail.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday night through Monday

Expect several rounds of showers and storms Thursday through the
weekend. Severe weather will be possible at times through this
period, with the highest chances currently looking to be Friday
and Friday night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected through Monday.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For LANCASTER County, NE
245 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs around 70. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Breezy with highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then thunderstorms likely after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.

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Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................67 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........54%.
Wind Speed....................................14 to 26 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 Lancaster county, is expected to be near 67 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 54%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 14 to 26 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...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 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 Lancaster county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 48 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 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 17 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 9 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................43 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........66%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 6 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 Lancaster county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 43 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 66%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 6 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 43 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 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 Lancaster county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 43 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 10 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 38 degrees and 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.03 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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                APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above        Above                                            

....  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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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