Hooker County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1141 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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HOOKER County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For HOOKER County
100 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE CLOUDY 38 37 97 SW7 30.14R WCI 33 6HR MIN TEMP: 38; 6HR MAX TEMP: 43; 6HR PCP: 0.23; AINSWORTH LGT RAIN 38 36 91 N5 30.15R WCI 35 BROKEN BOW TSTM 37 37 100 N22G33 30.10R WCI 26 6HR MIN TEMP: 38; 6HR MAX TEMP: 66; 6HR PCP: 0.12; O'NEILL RAIN 40 37 89 N13G18 30.12R WCI 32 ORD HVY RAIN 41 36 82 N14G24 30.05R 6HR MIN TEMP: 41; 6HR MAX TEMP: 63; 6HR PCP: 0.09; THEDFORD CLOUDY 33 32 99 N8 30.14R WCI 25

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 34 degrees west, near 37 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, thunderstorms central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the north at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 29 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 22 mph with gusts at 33 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. The wind chill is near 26 degrees central. Winds are from the north at 9 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at OGALLALA and NORFOLK.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HOOKER County, Nebraska

309 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 /209 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Northerly winds may gust 35 to 45 mph south of Hwy 92 this evening through tonight. Thunderstorms may also enhance winds with potential for isolated wind damage, and some small hail with isolated hail to 1 inch in diameter this evening. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. There is potential for a light accumulation of snow Friday night into Saturday morning mainly along and south of Highway 2 toward southwestern Nebraska. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HOOKER County, NE
817 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Breezy. Snow showers likely. Rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms late in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Cloudy with a chance of snow showers and rain showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and snow showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. 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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