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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]

WEBSTER County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For WEBSTER County
1100 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   SUNNY     50  35  56 W5        30.00R                  
AURORA         SUNNY     49  38  64 W7        30.00S                  
HASTINGS       SUNNY     50  37  61 W13       30.00S                  
HEBRON         SUNNY     52  37  56 SW12G17   30.03S                  
HOLDREGE       MOSUNNY   51  37  58 W9        29.98F                  
KEARNEY        SUNNY     48  36  63 S8        30.00R                  
YORK           SUNNY     46  37  71 SW7       30.01S                  

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

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 54 degrees west, near 51 degrees central, and near 52 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 14 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at THEDFORD, ORD, and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 29 degrees at WAYNE.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For WEBSTER County, Nebraska

658 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are possible in
portions of Rooks, Osborne, and Mitchell Counties. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WEBSTER County, NE
928 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of rain, thunderstorms and snow. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

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: 1059 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................66 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................49 to 51 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........56%.
Wind Speed....................................17 to 23 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 21 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
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 Webster county, is expected to be near 66 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 56 to near 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 49 to 51 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 56%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 17 to 23 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...........................45 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 49 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........93%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 19 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 10 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 Webster county, is expected to be around 45 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 93%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 19 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 10 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................53 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................36 to 44 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 3 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 Webster county, is expected to be near 53 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 52 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 44 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly 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 north 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 3 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................35 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................31 to 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........82%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 13 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 12 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 Webster county, is expected to be around 35 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 36 to near 45 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 82%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast 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 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 35 degrees and 66 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 51 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.08 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