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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1239 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  through the weekend. 

- Severe weather is possible tonight (>80% chance), especially
  across eastern Nebraska.

- Severe weather appears likely (>80% chance), during the
  afternoon and evening hours on both Friday, Saturday, and 
  perhaps Sunday. 

- Flash flooding is also a concern due to the potential for 
  repeated thunderstorm activity over the same areas.

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Hourly Observations For WAYNE County
200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        CLOUDY    62  49  62 SE18G33   29.92F                  
ALBION         CLOUDY    57  50  77 SE20      29.91F                  
BLAIR          PTSUNNY   59  50  72 SE16G25   29.98R                  
COLUMBUS       CLOUDY    59  51  75 SE20G26   29.93F                  
FREMONT        CLOUDY    60  49  67 SE22      29.96F                  
WAYNE            N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 66 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph with gusts at 29 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 15 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at CHADRON. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at NEBRASKA City and MILLARD.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WAYNE County, Nebraska

1154 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

Thunderstorms will become widespread tonight with isolated 
occurrences of hail up to one-inch in diameter, wind gusts to 60 
mph, and localized flooding possible. The best chance for severe
weather appears to be across eastern Nebraska, and from 10 pm 
through 4 am. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa on Friday afternoon and evening. All hazards are
possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few 
strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Much of
eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa are in an enhanced risk of
severe weather. The best timeframe for severe storms should be
from 3 pm through 10 pm. Be prepared to implement severe weather
safety plans on Friday afternoon and evening. 


Another round of severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon
into Saturday night, especially along and south of I-80. Again, all
severe hazards are possible, including hail up to three inches in
diameter, a few strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70
mph. 

Severe weather is again possible Sunday afternoon into evening in
parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Hail up to 
quarter size and thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph are the main 
hazards.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be required on both Friday and 
Saturday afternoons and evenings.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WAYNE County, NE
215 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

REST OF TODAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TONIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Thunderstorms, showers, breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

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.......................................46 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........69%.
Wind Speed....................................17 to 21 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 21 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 Wayne county, is expected to be near 60 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 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 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 21 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...........................47 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 20 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
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 Wayne county, is expected to be around 47 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 47 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 6 to 20 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 12 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 12 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................52 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.05 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 50% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................36 to 47 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Wayne county, is expected to be near 52 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.05 inches over 50% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 52 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 47 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest at 18 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

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................32 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................30 to 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 13 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 4 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............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 Wayne county, is expected to be around 32 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 32 to near 44 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 36 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 4 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 4 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 32 degrees and 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.07 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 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above        Above                                            

....  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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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