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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1236 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Below-normal temperatures through this weekend with freezing
  conditions likely (>90%) Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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

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Hourly Observations For GREELEY County
300 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
VALENTINE      MOSUNNY   47  17  30 NW20G32   30.28F                  
AINSWORTH      PTSUNNY   45  18  33 NW20G29   30.29S                  
BROKEN BOW     CLOUDY    47  24  40 NW13G21   30.29S                  
O'NEILL        MOSUNNY   47  20  35 NW15G30   30.28F                  
ORD            CLOUDY    50  22  33 NW17G24   30.28F                  
THEDFORD       CLOUDY    43  18  35 W7        30.30F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 57 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at TEKAMAH , LINCOLN, and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 20 degrees at KEARNEY and AURORA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GREELEY County, Nebraska

806 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Below freezing to freezing temperatures are possible for tonight
mainly along and north of the Tri-Cities area. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Additional rounds of frost and freeze potential are forecast for
early Saturday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday 
morning, with the later of the two chances expected to be the
most significant and widespread. Frost advisories and, or Freeze 
Warnings will likely be needed over the weekend.

The next potential for thunderstorms arrives Monday night, with 
additional off and on chances forecast for the middle and later 
portions of next week.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For GREELEY County, NE
259 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY

LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs around 50. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds around 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Widespread frost. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

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...........................63 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 6 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 Greeley county, is expected to be near 63 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 53 to near 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 48 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 8 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 17 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 6 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................41 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................41 to 49 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 11 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................southwest at 5 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 12 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 Greeley county, is expected to be around 41 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 42 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 41 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 11 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the southwest at 5 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 12 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................47 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.09 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 41 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........71%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 6 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 Greeley county, is expected to be near 47 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.09 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 40 to near 46 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 41 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 71%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest at 17 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 6 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................31 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................28 to 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 8 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 .............1
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Greeley county, is expected to be around 31 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 32 to near 40 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (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 5 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 8 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 31 degrees and 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.12 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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