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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
640 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry weather expected today and Saturday through the week with
  warming into the 60s and 70s by Friday.

- 40 to 70% chances for precipitation return to the region from
  Saturday night through Monday night. Mostly rain, but could
  end as a rain/snow mix in northeast Nebraska Monday.

- Marginal risk for severe storms in extreme southeast NE and
  southwest IA Sunday.

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Hourly Observations For MORRILL County
700 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF    MOCLDY    42  28  57 W9        29.78R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  37; 6HR MAX TEMP:  44;                                

ALLIANCE       MOCLDY    43  30  60 NW9       29.76R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  32; 6HR MAX TEMP:  45;                                

CHADRON        CLOUDY    42  32  67 NW5       29.77R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  32; 6HR MAX TEMP:  44;                                

GORDON         MOCLDY    41  33  72 N10       29.75R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  38; 6HR MAX TEMP:  54;                                

KIMBALL        CLOUDY    43  23  46 NW14G20   29.79R                  
SIDNEY         CLOUDY    39  23  52 NW10      29.75S WCI  32          
6HR MIN TEMP:  33; 6HR MAX TEMP:  43;                                

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 43 degrees west, near 32 degrees central, and near 49 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are unavailable central. west. west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph with gusts at 17 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 51 degrees at LINCOLN and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at VALENTINE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MORRILL County, Nebraska

434 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT

Rain and snow showers expected across the region. Rain showers
favored east of I-25, snow showers favored west. Rain/snow mix
likely along the I-25 corridor.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

A prolonged period of unsettled weather is expected Saturday through
Monday with daily chances for rain and snow, but the probability 
of a high impact winter storm is decreasing. Drier by midweek.

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Spotter activation will not be needed.

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7-Day Forecast For MORRILL County, NE
559 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of snow showers after midnight. Cold with lows around 30. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely, mainly in the evening. Cold with lows around 30. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming east 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 40s. Chance of snow 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 20s.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear and breezy. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 30s.

THURSDAY
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: 1115 AM MST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 2 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 2 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 Morrill county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 45 minimum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 2 hours and greater than 80% for 2 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
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 low tonight (6pm-5am) in Morrill county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 45 maximum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 5 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable

Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Morrill county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 45 minimum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable


RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............7
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Morrill county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 45 maximum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 7 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 22 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 21 to 38 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 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 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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