Custer County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1219 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Showers and thunderstorms will exit to the east by this
  afternoon. 

- Cooler temperatures start today and continue through the
  weekend, with  morning lows dropping below freezing in many 
  areas Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings.

- Another chance for showers and thunderstorms Monday, with
  another chance for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday.

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CUSTER County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For CUSTER County
100 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE MOSUNNY 44 21 40 NW17G32 30.24F 6HR MIN TEMP: 34; 6HR MAX TEMP: 44; AINSWORTH PTSUNNY 43 23 44 NW20G28 30.24S BROKEN BOW PTSUNNY 48 32 53 NW18G28 30.24F 6HR MIN TEMP: 38; 6HR MAX TEMP: 48; O'NEILL PTSUNNY 46 27 49 NW18G24 30.23F ORD MOSUNNY 49 29 46 N18 30.22F 6HR MIN TEMP: 41; 6HR MAX TEMP: 51; THEDFORD CLOUDY 43 26 52 NW15 30.26S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 49 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 16 mph with gusts at 25 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 21 mph with gusts at 28 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at LINCOLN. The lowest temperature is 27 degrees at KEARNEY.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CUSTER County, Nebraska

1108 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /1008 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Another batch of moisture moves into western and central Nebraska to round out the week. While daytime precipitation will be primarily rain, anything at dark will likely be wintry mix or snow. Potential exists for light snow accumulations west of Highway 83 Friday night into Saturday morning. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CUSTER County, NE
351 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. North winds around 10 mph, becoming west up to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds around 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning. A slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska NEBRASKA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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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