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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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KEARNEY County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory
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Hourly Observations For KEARNEY County
100 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND PTCLDY 33 22 63 N8 30.40R WCI 26
6HR MIN TEMP: 33; 6HR MAX TEMP: 48;
AURORA PTCLDY 32 21 63 N7 30.39R WCI 26
HASTINGS CLOUDY 39 24 55 N9 30.39R WCI 33
6HR MIN TEMP: 35; 6HR MAX TEMP: 48;
HEBRON MOCLDY 45 27 48 N8 30.36S
HOLDREGE MOCLDY 36 28 74 N5 30.37R WCI 32
KEARNEY CLOUDY 37 26 64 N10 30.40R WCI 30
YORK CLEAR 32 23 69 N6 30.38R WCI 26
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 24 degrees west, near 32 degrees central, and near 41 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 50%, 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 16 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 25 degrees central. Winds are from the north at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 21 degrees at AURORA.
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Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For KEARNEY County, Nebraska
351 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight.
Freezing to below freezing temperatures are expected for tonight
across all but the far southern row of counties in south central
Nebraska. A Freeze Warning is in effect.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday.
Freezing to below freezing temperatures are expected for Saturday
morning across all but the far southern row of counties in south
central Nebraska. A Freeze Warning is in effect.
An additional round of frost and freeze potential is forecast for
Saturday night into Sunday morning. Frost advisories and, or
Freeze Warnings will likely be needed.
The next potential for thunderstorms arrives Monday night, with
more chances Wednesday night through Thursday night.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For KEARNEY County, NE
1214 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY
OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of sprinkles and snow
showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows around 30.
Light winds.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation
50 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...........................65 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 51 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........54%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 20 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 19 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 Kearney
county, is expected to be near 65 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 55 to near 64 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 47 to 51 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today
(6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 54%.
Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 11 to 20 mph during
the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 19 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...........................43 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................40 to 47 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........86%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 14 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 9 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 Kearney
county, is expected to be around 43 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 44 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 40 to 47 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight
(6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 86%.
Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind
speed will range from 6 to 14 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 9 hours
TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................50 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 40 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........61%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 17 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 Kearney
county, is expected to be near 50 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 42 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34
to 40 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 6 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of
the north 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 4 hours
TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................32 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................29 to 34 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 Kearney
county, is expected to be around 32 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.04 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 33 to near 42 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29
to 34 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 32 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 51 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.07 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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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 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
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