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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1128 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry weather is expected through the week with warming into the
  60s and 70s by Friday.

- Chances (40-70%)for precipitation return to the region late
  this weekend into early next week.

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FRANKLIN County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For FRANKLIN County
100 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   PTCLDY    51  37  58 S15       29.81F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  50; 6HR MAX TEMP:  63;                                

AURORA         MOCLDY    47  37  66 S9        29.82F                  
HASTINGS       PTCLDY    50  37  61 S9        29.81F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  50; 6HR MAX TEMP:  63;                                

HEBRON         PTCLDY    49  37  61 SE7       29.85F                  
HOLDREGE       PTCLDY    46  37  71 SE13      29.75F                  
KEARNEY        PTCLDY    49  37  63 SE13      29.78F                  
YORK           MOCLDY    50  37  62 S12       29.84F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 40 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are from the west at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 34 degrees west. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 53 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at NEBRASKA City and MILLARD.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For FRANKLIN County, Nebraska

1005 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

There's a possibility of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and
evening across portions of south central Nebraska and north
central Kansas.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For FRANKLIN County, NE
1158 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of rain, thunderstorms and snow. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
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

Updated: 1059 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................66 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 52 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........52%.
Wind Speed....................................12 to 21 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 20 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
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 today (6am-5pm) in Franklin county, is expected to be near 66 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 56 to near 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 47 to 52 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 52%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 12 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 20 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

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................44 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................42 to 47 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south 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 10 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 Franklin county, is expected to be around 44 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 47 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 10 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................51 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 42 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........61%.
Wind Speed....................................4 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 Franklin county, is expected to be near 51 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 43 to near 50 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 42 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 61%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 4 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...........................34 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................31 to 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
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 Franklin county, is expected to be around 34 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 35 to near 43 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 85%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 12 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 34 degrees and 66 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 52 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.08 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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