Dakota County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
626 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe storms and widespread rain are possible once again 
  tonight, with quarter- sized hail and damaging wind gusts 
  become possible from midnight through 6 AM along and south of 
  I-80.

- Cooler temperatures 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, then 
  warming temperatures next week.

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DAKOTA County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For DAKOTA County
1000 PM CDT WED APR 17 2024

NORTHEAST NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORFOLK MOCLDY 54 40 59 N13 29.96S ALBION CLOUDY 52 39 62 N14G21 29.98R BLAIR CLEAR 57 42 56 N14 29.96F COLUMBUS PTCLDY 53 42 66 NE15 29.94F FREMONT CLEAR 56 40 55 NE9 29.95F TEKAMAH PTCLDY 55 45 68 N10 29.97S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Wednesday April 17, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 33 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light snow west, cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. There is patchy fog west. Winds are from the north at 7 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light snow. The wind chill is near 27 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 18 mph with gusts at 36 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 9 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at VALENTINE.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DAKOTA County, Nebraska

615 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. With overnight lows expected to dip back into the 20s from Thursday night into the weekend, make sure to cover any sensitive spring plants to protect them from the frosty conditions. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DAKOTA County, NE
1028 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
A chance of showers late this evening, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 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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