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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1154 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  through the weekend. 

- 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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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CHASE County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For CHASE County
1200 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORTH PLATTE   LGT RAIN  57  52  83 NW7       29.41R                  
GRANT          LGT RAIN  52  52 100 W14       29.45R FOG              
IMPERIAL       LGT RAIN  53  49  86 NW16G26   29.46R                  
LEXINGTON      CLOUDY    57  56  97 NW8       29.36F                  
MCCOOK         CLOUDY    57  52  83 W20       29.40S                  
OGALLALA       LGT RAIN  55  53  93 W8        29.45S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 51 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 92%, 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 53 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 95%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. There is thunder central. Winds are from the north at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the north at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 21 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at HASTINGS. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at OGALLALA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CHASE County, Nebraska

1021 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /921 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

 DAY ONE  This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms continue through most of today, with the
primary severe weather threat in portions of north central Nebraska 
during the afternoon hours. Large hail and heavy rain are the 
primary threats, though damaging winds and a brief tornado cannot be
ruled out. The threat for serious flash flooding appears low at this
time, but lowland flooding will be possible as up to an inch and a 
half of rain is forecast across western Nebraska.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Another round of storms is expected late Saturday through Sunday. 
Some storms may produce large hail across southwest Nebraska on
Saturday. New rainfall amounts up to an inch and a half are again 
possible across the area.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation may be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CHASE County, NE
158 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TODAY
Windy. Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    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