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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
640 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry weather expected today and Saturday through the week with
  warming into the 60s and 70s by Friday.

- 40 to 70% chances for precipitation return to the region from
  Saturday night through Monday night. Mostly rain, but could
  end as a rain/snow mix in northeast Nebraska Monday.

- Marginal risk for severe storms in extreme southeast NE and
  southwest IA Sunday.

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ARTHUR 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 ARTHUR County
900 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
VALENTINE      PTSUNNY   39  34  82 NW14G25   29.74R WCI  31          
AINSWORTH      PTSUNNY   40  33  75 NW15      29.74R WCI  32          
BROKEN BOW     PTSUNNY   38  36  92 NW5       29.69R WCI  34          
O'NEILL        PTSUNNY   39  35  86 CALM      29.72R                  
ORD            CLOUDY    40  36  86 NW3       29.69R                  
THEDFORD       CLOUDY    41  34  74 NW10      29.75R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 38 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the north at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 34 degrees central. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 25 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 FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at KEARNEY.


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

423 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024 /323 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Rain changing to wet snow appears likely Sunday night and snow is
likely Monday morning. Overall, the impact to travel is low at this
time but the forecast could change. Stay tuned for further updates.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ARTHUR County, NE
219 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 30. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers and a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then snow showers and rain showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 50.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. 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


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        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 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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