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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
323 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

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

- 40 to 70% chances for precipitation return to the region from
  Saturday night through Monday night. Mostly rain, but could
  end as a rain/snow mix in northeast Nebraska Monday.

- Marginal risk for severe storms in extreme southeast NE and
  southwest IA Sunday. 

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Hourly Observations For LANCASTER County
600 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TOPEKA         PTCLDY    57  42  57 SE13      29.83F                  
MANHATTAN      PTCLDY    51  41  68 S8        29.77F                  
EMPORIA        PTCLDY    50  42  74 S21       29.79F                  
CHANUTE        CLEAR     51  40  65 SE13      29.89F                  
SALINA         PTCLDY    51  42  71 S16G30    29.71F                  
WICHITA        CLEAR     50  44  80 S15       29.79F                  
OMAHA          PTCLDY    46  35  65 E14       29.82F                  
LINCOLN        CLEAR     52  38  58 S12       29.77F                  
FALLS CITY     MOCLDY    51  38  60 SE13      29.82F                  
LAMONI         PTCLDY    46  34  62 SE8       29.92S                  
DES MOINES     CLOUDY    42  30  62 E10       29.94F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 41 degrees central, and near 46 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at VALENTINE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LANCASTER County, Nebraska

419 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed Today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For LANCASTER County, NE
428 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Colder with lows in the lower 30s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs around 60.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. 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...........................67 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........54%.
Wind Speed....................................14 to 26 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 25 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 Lancaster county, is expected to be near 67 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 54%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 14 to 26 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 25 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...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 17 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 Lancaster county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 48 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM 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 9 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................43 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........66%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 Lancaster county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 43 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 66%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 6 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 43 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............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 Lancaster county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 43 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 10 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 11 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 38 degrees and 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.03 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