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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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MADISON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        MOCLDY    49  37  63 S6        29.80S                  
ALBION         CLOUDY    43  37  79 CALM      29.83S                  
BLAIR          CLOUDY    59  34  38 N5        29.80S                  
COLUMBUS       CLOUDY    56  36  47 SE5       29.82R                  
FREMONT        CLOUDY    53  38  57 CALM      29.80S                  
TEKAMAH        CLOUDY    48  37  65 SW5       29.79                   
WAYNE            N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 44 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and light rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 35 degrees at ALBION.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MADISON 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 MADISON County, NE
101 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as warm with highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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...........................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).........67%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 21 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 20 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 3 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 Madison 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 67%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 16 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 20 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 3 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................46 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 18 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 10 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly 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 Madison county, is expected to be around 46 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 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 6 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 10 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...........................52 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................36 to 45 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 19 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 Madison county, is expected to be near 52 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 52 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 45 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest at 19 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...........................32 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................30 to 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 13 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 6 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............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 Madison county, is expected to be around 32 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 32 to near 44 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 92%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 6 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 32 degrees and 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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 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