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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
546 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Below-normal temperatures through this weekend with freezing
  conditions likely (>90%) Saturday and Sunday mornings.

- Warming temperatures next week with a chance of showers and
  thunderstorms Monday and/or Monday night, and again late in
  the week.

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RICHARDSON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For RICHARDSON County
700 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TOPEKA         MOCLDY    41  37  86 NW3       30.28R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  39; 6HR MAX TEMP:  46;                                

MANHATTAN      MOCLDY    37  33  85 CALM      30.28R                  
EMPORIA        MOCLDY    39  32  76 N3        30.27R                  
OTTAWA           N/A     39  36  87 CALM      30.26R                  
CHANUTE        PTCLDY    44  32  62 NE8       30.27R                  
SALINA         CLOUDY    44  32  62 E3        30.28S                  
WICHITA        MOCLDY    44  31  60 NE12      30.26R                  
OMAHA          PTCLDY    36  31  82 CALM      30.27R                  
LINCOLN        MOCLDY    41  31  67 W3        30.29R                  
FALLS CITY     PTCLDY    36  32  85 W5        30.28R WCI  32          
LAMONI         PTCLDY    35  29  78 W5        30.25R WCI  31          
DES MOINES     PTCLDY    34  28  79 W3        30.24R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 25 degrees west, near 30 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the north at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 17 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 25 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 30 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 38 degrees at LINCOLN, IMPERIAL, HOLDREGE, and HASTINGS. The lowest temperature is 24 degrees at ALBION.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RICHARDSON County, Nebraska

446 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Frost or freezing conditions will persist until 8 am. Similar
conditions are expected to develop again tonight into early
Saturday morning.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Widespread freezing conditions are likely Saturday night into 
early Sunday morning, so take care to protect any sensitive 
vegetation.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For RICHARDSON County, NE
558 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Areas of frost this morning. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Widespread frost after midnight. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Warmer with highs around 70.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

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

THURSDAY
Showers likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 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

Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................67 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........49%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 23 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 23 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 1 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 Richardson county, is expected to be near 67 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 41 to near 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 39 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 49%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 23 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 1 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....................................16 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly 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 tonight (6pm-5am) in Richardson county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 60 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 16 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 18 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

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................61 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 47 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 16 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................southwest at 6 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Richardson 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 47 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 mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the southwest 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 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.......................................40 to 46 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 17 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 Richardson 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 40 to 46 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 17 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 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 37 to 49 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.06 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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