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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1107 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A Freeze Warning has been issued for much of the area with
  similar conditions expected Sunday morning.

- Warming temperatures next week with a chance of showers and
  thunderstorms Monday and/or Monday night, and again late in
  the week.

- Potentially impactful showers and storms return to the area
  Thursday and Friday.

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Hourly Observations For DAWES County
200 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024


NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF    MOCLDY    29  17  61 E7        30.40R WCI  22          
ALLIANCE       PTCLDY    22  17  81 NE7       30.38S WCI  13          
CHADRON        PTCLDY    20  15  81 W6        30.43S WCI  12          
GORDON         PTCLDY    21  15  76 NW3       30.40S                  
KIMBALL        MOCLDY    29  22  72 NE10      30.34S WCI  20          
SIDNEY         MOCLDY    32  22  66 E16       30.35R WCI  21          

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 22 degrees west, near 30 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 13 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 22 degrees central. Winds are from the north at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 43 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 20 degrees at CHADRON.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For DAWES County, Nebraska

149 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY

Some flurries and/or light snow showers possible today, mainly
along the Interstate 80 corridor between Laramie and Sidney.
Better snow chances are expected Friday night, with accumulations
possible in the same areas. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Snow continues throughout the day Saturday, with the best chance
of accumulating snow Saturday morning. Storm total snow will be
between 1 and 3 inches from the South Laramie Range to Sidney.
Lesser accumulations expected outside this area. Warmer and drier
conditions expected Sunday into the beginning of the week.

 Spotter information statement  

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall totals to the NWS.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For DAWES County, NE
144 AM MDT Sat Apr 20 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy and cold. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. South winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.

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: 1115 AM MST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 4 hours
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 today (6am-5pm) in Dawes county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 39 minimum of 39%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 4 hours and greater than 80% for 4 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02-0.07 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
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 low tonight (6pm-5am) in Dawes county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02-0.07 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 39 maximum of 39%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 4 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable

Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Dawes county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 39 minimum of 39%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 7 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........39%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable


RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Dawes county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 39 maximum of 39%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 7 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 21 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 21 to 35 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.03 - 0.08 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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 20TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1901...
A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren
received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill.
Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6
inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7
inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum)
...2002...
An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky 
leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the 
London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several 
days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On 
the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a 
record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 
degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature 
record. (NWS Jackson)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky