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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Freezing temperatures and frost possible Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday mornings.
- Monday is the next chance for showers and thunderstorms.
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BUFFALO County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory
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Hourly Observations For BUFFALO County
800 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND CLEAR 49 25 39 N14 30.21R
AURORA CLEAR 48 25 39 N14 30.20S
HASTINGS CLEAR 50 25 37 N12 30.21R
HEBRON PTCLDY 54 26 34 N10 30.19R
HOLDREGE PTCLDY 49 29 46 N10 30.20S
KEARNEY PTCLDY 49 25 39 N9 30.22R
YORK CLEAR 46 25 42 N13 30.20R
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Dewpoint,
RH,
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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 43 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 49 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 13 mph with gusts at 20 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at LINCOLN and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 24 degrees at ALBION.
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Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BUFFALO County, Nebraska
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight.
Below freezing temperatures are expected across northern portions
of the area, most likely north of the tri-cities, after midnight
tonight and into Friday morning. A Freeze Warning has been issued
for those areas. Please refer to the Freeze Warning product for
more details.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday.
Below freezing temperatures are expected across northern portions
of the area, most likely north of the tri-cities, after midnight
tonight and into Friday morning. A Freeze Warning has been issued
for those areas. Please refer to the Freeze Warning product for
more details.
Chances for a few thunderstorm return to parts of the area Monday
into Monday night.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For BUFFALO County, NE
643 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows in the lower
30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening then becoming
light.
FRIDAY
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain and
snow showers after midnight. Lows around 30. North winds around
10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and
snow showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
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Fire Danger,
Day 1 Precip,
Day 2 Precip,
Days 1-5 Precip,
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Updated: 1059 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009
TODAY (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................64 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........56%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 17 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 Buffalo
county, is expected to be near 64 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 54 to near 63 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 47 to 50 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 8 to 19 mph during
the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south 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 5 hours
TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................42 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 47 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........86%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 10 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 tonight (6pm-5am) in Buffalo
county, is expected to be around 42 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 43 to near 54 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 39 to 47 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight
(6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 86%.
Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind
speed will range from 8 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will
be out of the south at 10 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
TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................33 to 39 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........63%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 Buffalo
county, is expected to be near 48 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.04 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 40 to near 47 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 33
to 39 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s
temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 63%. Skies will
be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from
9 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...........................31 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................28 to 33 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 11 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............1
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0
The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Buffalo
county, is expected to be around 31 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.03 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 32 to near 40 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28
to 33 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 5 to 11 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out
of the northeast at 11 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 9 hours
72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 31 degrees and 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 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
APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG
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Temperature:
Precipitation:
.... 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 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)
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