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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
Issued by National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
649 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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

BANNER County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BANNER County
1100 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF    CLOUDY    54  32  43 NE13      29.70R                  
ALLIANCE       MOCLDY    50  46  86 N9        29.67R                  
CHADRON        PTCLDY    50  46  86 NW5       29.69R                  
GORDON         PTCLDY    48  45  87 NW15G25   29.66R                  
KIMBALL        MOCLDY    47  44  89 E12       29.72R                  
SIDNEY         PTCLDY    48  42  80 NE7       29.69R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. Winds are from the north at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at VALENTINE.


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

321 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Rain showers with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Light snow possible west of the Laramie Range, potentially 
spreading into the Cheyenne Ridge Saturday afternoon to evening.
Additional rounds of rain showers expected Saturday night through
Sunday afternoon.

 Spotter information statement  

Weather spotters are encouraged to report rain or snowfall 
amounts to NWS Cheyenne.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BANNER County, NE
815 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy early this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much cooler. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Cloudy with rain showers likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.

MONDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. 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: 1115 AM MST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 36 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........44%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 2 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high today (6am-5pm) in Banner county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 58 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 44 minimum of 44%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 2 hours and greater than 80% for 0 hour

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........44%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
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 low tonight (6pm-5am) in Banner county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 58 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 44 maximum of 44%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 3 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 36 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........44%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable

Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 4 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Banner county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 58 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 44 minimum of 44%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 4 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........44%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable


RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 4 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Banner county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 58 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 44 maximum of 44%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 4 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 24 degrees and 59 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 20 to 36 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.05 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                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   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 27TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300
buildings. (David Ludlum)
...1931...
The temperature at Pahala, located on the main island of Hawaii, soared to
100 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel)
...1938...Bowling Green's warmest April low: 69 degrees.
(NWS Louisville)
...1937...Beginning today, Bowling Green received 10 consecutive 
days with measurable precipitation, a record.
(NWS Louisville)	
...1942...
A destructive tornado swept across Rogers County and Mayes County in
Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and
causing two million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1971...
A tornado tore through Green and Adair counties with F4 
damage in its wake. Two and a half million dollars in damage 
was done along the 14 mile long path. Six people were killed 
and 58 hurt. The twister dropped to earth near Bramlett and 
proceeded to Vester and Christine. The six fatalities 
occurred in the Mount Pleasant Church area along KY 551 north 
of Columbia. In Butler and Warren counties a tornado did F3 
damage, killing one person and costing two and a half million 
dollars. South View (Butler County) and Riverside (Warren 
County) were struck. A tornado of F1 strength injured 2 
people in Harrison County IN between Mauckport and Laconia. 
Debris from a demolished barn was carried a quarter mile. An 
F3 tornado did damage in Ohio and Butler counties. It touched 
down near Island Lake along Wysox Road in Ohio County and 
moved east near Logansport and Little Bend, lifting just 
outside of Morgantown. An asphalt shingle was found embedded 
two inches deep into an oak tree. An F4 tornado killed two 
people in Russell County. It began east of Russell Springs 
and moved through Salem to Faubush. The two fatalities 
occurred when a farm was swept away at Gosser Ridge near 
Dorena. At one point there were actually two distinct paths, 
as two funnels moved parallel to each other. (NWS Louisville)

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