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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
613 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Temperatures are expected to drop to or below freezing this
morning and tomorrow night.
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Monday
night. Highest probabilities (60% chance) of rain will be
south of I-80.
- Another potential storm system will may bring chances for
precipitation regionwide next weekend. As of now there is
substantial uncertainty in timing and details of this storm
system. These details will become more clear over the coming
days.
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THURSTON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory
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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress
Hourly Observations For THURSTON County
800 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024
NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
NORFOLK SUNNY 34 22 61 NW12 30.41S WCI 25
COLUMBUS SUNNY 32 22 66 W9 30.45R WCI 24
TEKAMAH SUNNY 36 24 62 NW13 30.42R WCI 27
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 19 degrees west, near 24 degrees central, and near 31 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 12 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 24 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 35 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 16 degrees at CHADRON.
All NWS Radars (In near-real time),
Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For THURSTON County, Nebraska
412 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024
DAY ONE Today and Tonight
Widespread freezing conditions are expected to develop again
tonight into early Sunday morning.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Sunday through Friday
The probability of hazardous weather is low at this time.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotters will not be needed today or tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For THURSTON County, NE
714 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024
FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING
TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming clear.
Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph after midnight.
MONDAY
Partly sunny and windy, warmer with highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs
in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 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...........................60 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........69%.
Wind Speed....................................17 to 24 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 23 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 Thurston
county, is expected to be near 60 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 47 to near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 45 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today
(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 17 to 24 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the
south at 23 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....................................9 to 21 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 12 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 Thurston
county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 48 to near 55 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 cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range
from 9 to 21 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 12 hours
TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................53 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 60% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................38 to 48 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........64%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
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 Thurston
county, is expected to be near 53 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.03 inches over 60% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 46 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 38
to 48 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s
temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 64%. Skies will
be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to
17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 6 hours
TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................33 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................32 to 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northwest at 5 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 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 Thurston
county, is expected to be around 33 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 33 to near 46 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32
to 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-
5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies
will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed
will range from 5 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out
of the northwest at 5 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 8 hours
72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 33 degrees and 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.05 inches.
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska
NEBRASKA
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6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY
APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG
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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 ,
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30-Day Outook,
90-Day Outook,
120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
APRIL 20TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1901...
A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren
received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill.
Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6
inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7
inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum)
...2002...
An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky
leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the
London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several
days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On
the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a
record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69
degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature
record. (NWS Jackson)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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