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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
106 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe thunderstorms Today and Saturday with strong tornadoes,
  large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding possible.
  Greater flooding threat on Saturday night.

- Severe thunderstorms possible on Sunday as well, to a lesser
  degree, but brief tornadoes possible as well.

- Storms wrap up by Monday, with warmer temperatures arriving
  next week. Another round of showers and storms possible
  Tuesday/Wednesday.

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Hourly Observations For ADAMS County
400 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   PTSUNNY   68  59  73 SW23G36   29.30R                  
AURORA         CLOUDY    59  54  83 SW28G41   29.31R                  
HASTINGS       CLOUDY    63  56  78 SW16G31   29.33R THUNDER          
HOLDREGE       CLOUDY    60  53  80 W17G25    29.37R                  
KEARNEY        RAIN      58  55  90 W18       29.34S FOG              

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 71 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the north at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 21 mph with gusts at 32 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 FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at VALENTINE, THEDFORD, and ORD.


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

355 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible almost anywhere 
in the outlook area today into early this evening. Especially 
between 11 AM and 5 PM, there is a chance that a few storms could 
become severe, with the main threat for severe storms primarily 
east and northeast of a line from Kearney to Red Cloud Nebraska, 
to Jewell Kansas, where a Marginal to Slight Risk for severe 
storms exists. The primary threats with any severe storms will be 
hail up to around golf ball size and wind gusts to around 60 MPH. 
In addition, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out, especially with 
any storms that develop within counties north or northeast of the 
Nebraska Tri Cities. However, the overall-greater threat for 
possible tornadoes today should focus east of the outlook area 
altogether. 

In addition to the severe thunderstorm threat today, at least
localized flooding issues will continue today from heavy overnight
rain. Flooding is most likely to affect locations roughly 20 
miles either side of a line from Elwood, to Kearney, to Grand 
Island, to Osceola  where rain amounts of 2.50 to 4.50 inches 
were most concentrated. Please refer to any flood-related warnings
or advisories for more details. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Another round of thunderstorms, some of which will likely be 
severe, will develop mid to late Saturday afternoon and continue 
into early Sunday morning. All but far northern parts of the 
outlook area are under at least a Marginal to Slight Risk for 
severe storms, although the overall-greatest threat looks to 
focus from around Interstate 80 southward into north central 
Kansas. In fact, a few counties in far southeastern parts of the 
outlook area are under an Enhanced Risk for severe storms. The 
main threats with any severe storms Saturday afternoon into 
Saturday night will be large hail to around golf ball size and 
wind gusts to around 60 MPH, although a few tornadoes will also 
be possible. In addition, localized flooding could again 
materialize, especially if some of those same areas that just 
received heavy rain happen to pick up another 1 to 2 inches.


Various thunderstorm chances are in the forecast for various parts
of the outlook area Sunday daytime, and again between Tuesday
afternoon and Thursday. At this time, it appears any Sunday 
daytime storms would probably not be severe, but it is too early 
to confidently assess severe weather potential for Tuesday and 
beyond. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters are encouraged to report any instances of severe weather
or ongoing flooding

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ADAMS County, NE
343 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024


TORNADO WATCH 140 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING

LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then showers likely and chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows around 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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...........................65 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................49 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........58%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 23 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 20 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 Adams county, is expected to be near 65 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 55 to near 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 49 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 58%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 16 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 20 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...........................44 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)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 18 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 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 Adams county, is expected to be around 44 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 55 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 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 18 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................51 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 44 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........61%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly 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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Adams county, is expected to be near 51 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 43 to near 50 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 44 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 61%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly 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 north 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 4 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................33 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................30 to 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 12 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 10 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 Adams county, is expected to be around 33 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 34 to near 43 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 85%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 12 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 10 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 33 degrees and 65 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 
                 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10    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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


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