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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]

SCOTTS BLUFF County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SCOTTS BLUFF County
1200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF    PTCLDY    34  17  50 N5        30.26S WCI  30          
ALLIANCE       PTCLDY    25  19  78 NW3       30.24S                  
CHADRON        CLEAR     29  16  58 W7        30.26R WCI  22          
GORDON         CLEAR     28  18  66 NW5       30.24R WCI  23          
SIDNEY         CLOUDY    34  27  75 W7        30.23F WCI  28          

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 SCOTTS BLUFF County, Nebraska

252 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

No hazardous weather is expected at this time. Isolated snow
showers will remain generally confined to the mountains of
southeast Wyoming. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. A light
snow event will move thorugh on Friday night through Saturday. 1-3
inches of snow is possible in southeast Wyoming and far western
Nebraska. Please report any new snowfall to the NWS.

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7-Day Forecast For SCOTTS BLUFF County, NE
814 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow. Cold with lows around 30. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east. Chance of snow 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow, mainly in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow and rain in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 40.

MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 30s.

TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 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: 1115 AM MST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 2 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high today (6am-5pm) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 47 minimum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 2 hours and greater than 80% for 0 hour

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tonight (6pm-5am) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 47 maximum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 0 hour

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable

Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............7
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 47 minimum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable


RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 47 maximum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 23 degrees and 58 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 20 to 37 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 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