Loup County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
624 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  through the weekend. 

- Severe weather appears likely (>80% chance) during the 
  afternoon and evening hours on both Friday, Saturday, and 
  perhaps Sunday. 

- Flash flooding is also a concern due to the potential for 
  repeated thunderstorm activity over the same areas.

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LOUP County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For LOUP County
1100 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE CLOUDY 54 50 86 SE8 29.42F BROKEN BOW CLOUDY 58 53 84 N7 29.38F ORD CLOUDY 57 53 86 NE10 29.38F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, partly sunny central, and light rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. There is patchy fog west. Winds are from the northwest at 17 mph with gusts at 32 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 21 mph with gusts at 33 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at HEBRON. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at THEDFORD, ORD, and NORFOLK.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LOUP County, Nebraska

1021 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /921 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms continue through most of today, with the primary severe weather threat in portions of north central Nebraska during the afternoon hours. Large hail and heavy rain are the primary threats, though damaging winds and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. The threat for serious flash flooding appears low at this time, but lowland flooding will be possible as up to an inch and a half of rain is forecast across western Nebraska. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Another round of storms is expected late Saturday through Sunday. Some storms may produce large hail across southwest Nebraska on Saturday. New rainfall amounts up to an inch and a half are again possible across the area. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LOUP County, NE
258 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the in the upper 50s in the afternoon. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy, showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SUNDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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