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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]

SARPY County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SARPY County
1100 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024


OMAHA AREA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
OMAHA EPPLEY   CLEAR     39  30  70 N6        30.24R WCI  35          
BLAIR          CLEAR     39  27  61 CALM      30.23S                  
FREMONT        CLEAR     38  28  66 CALM      30.24S                  
MILLARD        CLEAR     44  27  51 N5        30.25S                  
OFFUTT AFB     PTCLDY    46  25  45 N8        30.23R                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLEAR     44  29  57 N5        30.24R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 30 degrees west, near 33 degrees central, and near 44 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 25 degrees west. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 21 degrees at AURORA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SARPY County, Nebraska

843 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Friday

A frost or freeze will develop across parts of eastern Nebraska 
and southwest Iowa tonight into early Friday morning. Take care to
protect any sensitive vegetation. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday night through Thursday

A frost or freeze will be possible during the early hours of 
Saturday and Sunday mornings. Take care to protect any sensitive 
vegetation.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters should not be needed Today or Tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SARPY County, NE
1114 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024


FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT FRIDAY

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 70. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming 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 upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. 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...........................63 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................42 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........62%.
Wind Speed....................................13 to 26 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 Sarpy county, is expected to be near 63 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 62%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 13 to 26 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...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................13 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 11 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 Sarpy county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 47 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (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 13 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........69%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 6 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 6 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 Sarpy county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 69%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 6 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 44 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 10 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 Sarpy county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 44 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 10 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 10 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 38 degrees and 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 33 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.03 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