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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1124 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Freezing temperatures and frost possible Friday, Saturday, and
  Sunday mornings.

- Monday is the next chance for showers and thunderstorms.
National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]
ROCK County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress
Hourly Observations For ROCK County
200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
VALENTINE      PTCLDY    28  21  75 W6        30.24S WCI  22          
AINSWORTH      CLEAR     32  22  67 W6        30.24S WCI  26          
BROKEN BOW     PTCLDY    28  25  88 NW3       30.24R                  
O'NEILL        CLEAR     34  23  63 W9        30.23S WCI  27          
ORD            CLEAR     33  26  75 SW3       30.24R                  
THEDFORD       CLEAR     30  27  88 CALM      30.26R

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

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 25 degrees west, near 28 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the west at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 17 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 44 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 21 degrees at AURORA.

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

330 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /230 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Light rain an light snow will be possible tonight, generally after 
midnight.Light snow accumulations will generally be across southwest
Nebraska into portions of western Nebraska, with light accumulations
expected, generally less than 1 inch. 


 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Light rain is expected during the day for portions of the Sandhills
into southwest Nebraska. Light rain and snow chances Friday 
overnight into Saturday morning, with greatest potential for light
snow accumulations across southwest Nebraska, snowfall amounts less
than an inch expected.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ROCK County, NE
208 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds around 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Windy. Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

MONDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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

Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska 

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                   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