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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
617 AM 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]

WASHINGTON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For WASHINGTON County
800 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


OMAHA AREA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
OMAHA EPPLEY   MOCLDY    26  24  92 CALM      30.06S                  
BLAIR          PTCLDY    28  24  84 E6        30.03F WCI  22          
OFFUTT AFB     PTCLDY    28  24  86 CALM      30.05S                  
WAHOO          CLEAR     25  23  91 CALM      30.04S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 23 degrees west, near 38 degrees central, and near 37 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 17 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 17 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees central. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 29 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 40 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 17 degrees at CHADRON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WASHINGTON County, Nebraska

230 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed Today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WASHINGTON County, NE
714 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Not as cool. Sunny. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

TONIGHT
Not as cool. Increasing clouds. Lows around 40. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Increasing clouds. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain through midnight, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 50. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain through midnight, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

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...........................62 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........64%.
Wind Speed....................................14 to 26 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 25 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 5 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 Washington county, is expected to be near 62 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (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 14 to 26 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 25 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 5 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....................................11 to 21 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 Washington 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 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 11 to 21 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...........................55 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................41 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........69%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 16 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 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 Washington county, is expected to be near 55 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 41 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 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 7 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................36 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 41 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 10 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 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 Washington county, is expected to be around 36 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 36 to near 48 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 41 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 92%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 10 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 36 degrees and 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:     Normal        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        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 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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