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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
639 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

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

- Marginal risk of severe weather tonight 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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Hourly Observations For CLAY County
700 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   PTSUNNY   64  53  67 SE26G44   29.71F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  56; 6HR MAX TEMP:  66;                                

AURORA         CLOUDY    62  54  74 SE26      29.72F                  
HASTINGS       CLOUDY    62  53  72 SE22G43   29.70F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  62; 6HR MAX TEMP:  67;                                

HEBRON         CLOUDY    63  56  80 SE24G35   29.73F                  
HOLDREGE       CLOUDY    59  54  83 SE22G31   29.64F                  
KEARNEY        CLOUDY    61  53  75 SE22G32   29.68F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 67 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 54 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 20 mph with gusts at 30 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 67 degrees at ALLIANCE. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at NEBRASKA City and MILLARD.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CLAY County, Nebraska

415 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop just southwest of
the outlook area across northwestern Kansas late this afternoon, 
then shift east northeast with time this evening. The
thunderstorms are most likely to move into our north central
Kansas and far southwestern Nebraska counties after 6 or 7 PM.
Large hail up to golf ball size, damaging wind gusts to 70 mph, 
and a tornado or two are possible. The primary tornado threat 
across our outlook area will be focused across Rooks, Phillips, 
and Osborne Counties in Kansas, while the large hail and damaging 
wind threat will extend well to the northeast into south central 
Nebraska. Localized heavy rainfall and areas of flash flooding 
will also be possible late this evening through tonight.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The main upper level disturbance will only slowly shift through 
the outlook area on Friday, so another round of strong to severe 
thunderstorms will be possible, especially if development occurs 
as early as late morning or early afternoon. Large hail, damaging 
wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will all be possible from late 
morning through late afternoon. Areas from around and to the east
and northeast of the Tri-Cities have the greatest risk.

Additional off and on thunderstorms are possible late Saturday
afternoon into Sunday, and again Tuesday evening into Wednesday.
Severe weather chances continue into Saturday, particularly for
areas around and to the east and south of the Tri-Cities.

Non-thunderstorm south to southwest wind gusts of 40 to 45 MPH 
will be possible Friday afternoon, particularly for areas along 
and south of the Platte River.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters are encouraged to report any instances of severe weather
that may develop today and tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CLAY County, NE
728 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Breezy. Showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall, then some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Windy. Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

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: 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.......................................50 to 51 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........62%.
Wind Speed....................................18 to 24 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 21 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
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 Clay county, is expected to be near 64 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 55 to near 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 50 to 51 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 62%. Skies will be unfavorable. Wind speed will range from 18 to 24 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 21 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 6 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................45 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 51 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 19 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 11 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 Clay county, is expected to be around 45 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 51 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 16 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................54 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................37 to 45 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly 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 Clay county, is expected to be near 54 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 37 to 45 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north at 18 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...........................35 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.05 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................31 to 37 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........82%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 13 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 13 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
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 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Clay county, is expected to be around 35 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.05 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 36 to near 45 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 82%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 13 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 35 degrees and 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 51 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.09 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 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 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