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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
557 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A Freeze Warning has been issued for much of the area with
  similar conditions expected Sunday morning.

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

- Potentially impactful showers and storms return to the area
  Thursday and Friday.

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Hourly Observations For SALINE County
900 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        CLOUDY    51  20  29 N10       30.31R                  
OMAHA EPPLEY   CLOUDY    49  24  37 N13       30.28R                  
BEATRICE       CLOUDY    49  29  46 N5        30.28R                  
FALLS CITY     CLOUDY    52  28  39 NW7       30.27R                  
NEBRASKA CITY  CLOUDY    50  24  36 NW8       30.28R                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLOUDY    51  23  34 NW12      30.28R                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 42 degrees central, and near 50 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 21 mph with gusts at 30 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 29 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 20 degrees at HEBRON and ALBION.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SALINE County, Nebraska

400 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Saturday

Widespread freezing conditions are expected to develop again 
tonight into early Saturday morning.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday night through Friday

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 SALINE County, NE
859 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy early this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

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

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

MONDAY
Partly sunny and windy, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. 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 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 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...........................68 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........51%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 26 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 25 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 Saline county, is expected to be near 68 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 51%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 16 to 26 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 25 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.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 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 Saline 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 48 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 10 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 14 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...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................41 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 16 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly 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 Saline county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 41 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north at 16 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 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 41 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 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 Saline county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 41 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 85%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly 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 11 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 38 degrees and 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.05 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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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