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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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BOX BUTTE County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BOX BUTTE County
1200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024


NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF    MOSUNNY   64  49  57 SE7       29.78F                  
ALLIANCE       MOSUNNY   62  52  69 S18G25    29.78F                  
CHADRON        MOSUNNY   68  48  48 S20G28    29.74F                  
GORDON         MOSUNNY   64  49  59 S12G20    29.79F                  
KIMBALL        SUNNY     62  49  63 S9        29.81F                  
SIDNEY         SUNNY     62  47  57 S8        29.79F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 62 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 25 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 21 mph with gusts at 28 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 15 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at CHADRON. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at ALBION.


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

802 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT

Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this
afternoon. A couple of thunderstorms could be strong with wind
gusts in excess of 45 mph and small hail.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Patchy, local dense fog is forecast to develop overnight Wednesday
and early Thursday morning. Visibility less than one mile is
possible in localized areas.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop on
Thursday afternoon. Some of the storms could be severe. The
primary hazards for the strongest thunderstorms are: large hail 
up to 1 inch diameter or larger, damaging wind gusts of 60 mph,
frequent lightning, and an isolated tornado.

Moderate to localized heavy rainfall is possible on Thursday
afternoon into Friday afternoon during thunderstorm activity. 

Another round of showers and thunderstorms are forecast to arrive
across the region by this weekend.
 
 Spotter information statement  

Weather spotters are encourage to report any severe weather they
see or encounter on Thursday to NWS Cheyenne on social media.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BOX BUTTE County, NE
1029 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs around 70. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with gusty winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 40. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Numerous showers. Cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.

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 38 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........42%.
Wind Speed..........near 9 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 2 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 6 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 Box butte county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 42 minimum of 42%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 9 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 6 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........42%.
Wind Speed..........near 9 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
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 low tonight (6pm-5am) in Box butte county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 42 maximum of 42%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 9 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 (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........42%.
Wind Speed..........near 9 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable

Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 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 Box butte county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 42 minimum of 42%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 9 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 7 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 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........42%.
Wind Speed..........near 9 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable


RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 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 Box butte county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 42 maximum of 42%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 9 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 7 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 20 degrees and 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 20 to 38 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For 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