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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
514 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Breezy to windy again today with areas of high fire danger 
  developing.

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  Thursday through the weekend, potentially leading to localized
  flooding. Some severe weather is also possible with the
  greatest threat being Friday afternoon and evening.

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DIXON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For DIXON County
700 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        MOCLDY    48  34  58 W12       29.87R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  44; 6HR MAX TEMP:  55;                                

ALBION         MOCLDY    49  33  54 CALM      29.91R                  
BLAIR          MOCLDY    58  33  39 NW10      29.84R                  
COLUMBUS       CLOUDY    58  31  35 W9        29.89R                  
FREMONT        MOCLDY    58  30  34 W12       29.86R                  
TEKAMAH        CLOUDY    56  37  49 W8        29.83S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  47; 6HR MAX TEMP:  63; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                

WAYNE            N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 37 degrees west, near 43 degrees central, and near 53 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at FREMONT. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at KEARNEY.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DIXON County, Nebraska

444 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Today will be another day with gusty winds with gusts up to around 
40 mph, decreasing during the afternoon hours. The winds will again 
bring the potential for elevated fire danger where fuels have not 
sufficiently greened.

Areas to widespread frost expected tonight, with temperatures falling
to the low to mid 30s. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible Thursday night into 
Friday.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For DIXON County, NE
628 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, windy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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