Sheridan County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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
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SHERIDAN County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SHERIDAN 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 PTCLDY 29 16 58 W7 30.26R WCI 22 GORDON CLEAR 28 18 66 NW5 30.24R WCI 23 KIMBALL CLOUDY 34 28 76 W6 30.25F WCI 29 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 1200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 25 degrees west, near 30 degrees central, and near 40 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly 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 92%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 6 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 24 degrees at AURORA.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SHERIDAN 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 SHERIDAN County, NE
132 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. South winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska NEBRASKA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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)

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