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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1128 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry weather is expected through the week with warming into the
  60s and 70s by Friday.

- Chances (40-70%)for precipitation return to the region late
  this weekend into early next week.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

THOMAS County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For THOMAS County
1200 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
VALENTINE      PTCLDY    37  35  92 NE5       29.74F FOG     WCI  33  
AINSWORTH      MOCLDY    38  36  92 SE8       29.76S WCI  32          
BROKEN BOW     MOCLDY    48  36  63 SE7       29.76F                  
ORD            CLOUDY    51  39  63 SE6       29.79F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 51 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 53 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 35 degrees at MILLARD, HEBRON, and BEATRICE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For THOMAS County, Nebraska

245 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /145 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Rain changing to wet snow appears likely Sunday night and snow is
likely Monday morning. Overall, the impact to travel is low at this
time but the forecast could change. Stay tuned for further updates.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For THOMAS County, NE
305 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
A slight chance of snow in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain. Snow and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow and rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky