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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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

KNOX County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For KNOX County
800 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        PTSUNNY   51  33  50 W8        29.90R                  
ALBION         MOSUNNY   49  32  51 NW9       29.94R                  
BLAIR          LGT RAIN  60  32  34 NW10G23   29.86R                  
COLUMBUS       CLOUDY    56  34  43 NW14      29.92R                  
FREMONT        CLOUDY    58  31  35 W8        29.88R                  
TEKAMAH        PTSUNNY   59  34  39 W14       29.88R                  
WAYNE            N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 38 degrees west, near 51 degrees central, and near 54 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the west at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees west. Winds are from the north at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at TEKAMAH . The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at KEARNEY.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For KNOX County, Nebraska

455 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

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.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For KNOX County, NE
728 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

WEDNESDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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

FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, windy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

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

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 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 in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. 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: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................61 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........65%.
Wind Speed....................................14 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 today (6am-5pm) in Knox county, is expected to be near 61 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 50 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 65%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 14 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south 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

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................47 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................43 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................southwest at 8 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............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 Knox county, is expected to be around 47 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 54 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 43 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the southwest 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 12 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................50 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.09 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 43 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........58%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 5 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 Knox county, is expected to be near 50 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.09 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 42 to near 50 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 43 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 58%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest at 16 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 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................30 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................28 to 35 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................2 to 11 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northwest at 2 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............2
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Knox county, is expected to be around 30 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 30 to near 42 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 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 2 to 11 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northwest at 2 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 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 30 degrees and 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.10 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above        Above                                            

....  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 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)


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