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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
323 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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PAWNEE County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For PAWNEE County
300 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        MOCLDY    51  35  54 S10       29.84F                  
OMAHA EPPLEY   MOCLDY    47  36  65 SE7       29.86F                  
BEATRICE       CLEAR     49  35  58 S9        29.83F                  
FALLS CITY     CLEAR     50  36  58 S9        29.89F                  
NEBRASKA CITY  CLEAR     47  35  63 S12       29.87F                  
PLATTSMOUTH    PTCLDY    50  36  57 SE12      29.86F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 34 degrees west, near 42 degrees central, and near 47 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the west at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees west. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 51 degrees at LINCOLN. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at ALLIANCE.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For PAWNEE County, Nebraska

347 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Friday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday night through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed Today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For PAWNEE County, NE
328 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower 30s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. 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...........................68 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................43 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........52%.
Wind Speed....................................12 to 25 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 24 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 Pawnee county, is expected to be near 68 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 43 to near 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 43 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 52%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 12 to 25 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 24 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...........................50 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 51 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 Pawnee county, is expected to be around 50 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 50 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 51 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.......................................45 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 ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Pawnee 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 50 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 48 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. Skies will be mostly 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 4 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 45 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................11 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 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 Pawnee 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 45 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 11 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 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 40 degrees and 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 51 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.06 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