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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
639 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

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

- Marginal risk of severe weather tonight especially across 
  eastern Nebraska.

- 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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Hourly Observations For NEMAHA County
700 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        CLOUDY    56  50  80 E16G29    29.83F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  54; 6HR MAX TEMP:  56; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                

OMAHA EPPLEY   CLOUDY    61  49  64 SE28G39   29.88F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  58; 6HR MAX TEMP:  64;                                

BEATRICE       CLOUDY    62  55  77 SE15G26   29.78F                  
FALLS CITY     CLOUDY    58  52  80 E18G29    29.86F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  52; 6HR MAX TEMP:  61; 6HR PCP:  0.16;                

NEBRASKA CITY  CLOUDY    54  49  85 SE14G22   29.88F                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLOUDY    57  49  74 SE21G28   29.88F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 67 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 54 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 20 mph with gusts at 30 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 67 degrees at ALLIANCE. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at NEBRASKA City and MILLARD.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NEMAHA County, Nebraska

340 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Friday

Thunderstorms will become widespread tonight with isolated 
occurrences of hail up to one-inch in diameter, wind gusts to 60 
mph, and localized flooding possible. The best chance for severe
weather appears to be across eastern Nebraska, and from 10 pm 
through 4 am. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday night through Thursday

Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa on Friday afternoon and evening. All hazards are
possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few 
strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Much of
eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa are in an enhanced risk of
severe weather. The best timeframe for severe storms should be
from 2 pm through 9 pm. Be prepared to implement severe weather 
safety plans on Friday afternoon and evening. 

Another round of severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon
into Saturday night, especially along and south of I-80. Again, all
severe hazards are possible, including hail up to three inches in
diameter, a few strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70
mph. 

Severe weather is again possible Sunday afternoon into evening in
parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Hail up to 
quarter size and thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph are the main 
hazards, but an isolated weak tornado couldn't be ruled out that 
day as well.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be required on both Friday and 
Saturday afternoons and evenings.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For NEMAHA County, NE
529 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy and much warmer with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Much cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows around 50.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows around 50.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

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...........................66 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................40 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........54%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 24 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 23 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly 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 Nemaha county, is expected to be near 66 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 42 to near 66 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 40 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 54%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 24 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 23 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.......................................46 to 49 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........93%.
Wind Speed....................................14 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 Nemaha county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 93%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 14 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...........................61 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 48 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................southwest at 5 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
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 Nemaha county, is expected to be near 61 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 48 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. 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 southwest at 5 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 NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................40 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 46 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 13 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............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 Nemaha county, is expected to be around 40 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 40 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 39 to 46 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 13 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

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 40 degrees and 66 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 49 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.06 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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