Logan County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Freezing temperatures and frost possible Friday, Saturday, and
  Sunday mornings.

- Monday is the next chance for showers and thunderstorms.

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LOGAN County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For LOGAN County
1100 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE CLEAR 31 22 69 SW7 30.23R WCI 24 AINSWORTH CLEAR 32 26 77 S3 30.23S BROKEN BOW CLEAR 33 29 85 CALM 30.23R O'NEILL CLEAR 36 26 65 W3 30.23S ORD CLEAR 34 27 75 CALM 30.23R THEDFORD CLEAR 37 25 63 CALM 30.24R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 34 degrees west, near 34 degrees central, and near 46 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 28 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 12 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 24 degrees at AURORA.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LOGAN County, Nebraska

330 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /230 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Light rain an light snow will be possible tonight, generally after midnight.Light snow accumulations will generally be across southwest Nebraska into portions of western Nebraska, with light accumulations expected, generally less than 1 inch. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Light rain is expected during the day for portions of the Sandhills into southwest Nebraska. Light rain and snow chances Friday overnight into Saturday morning, with greatest potential for light snow accumulations across southwest Nebraska, snowfall amounts less than an inch expected. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LOGAN County, NE
232 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers and rain showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
A chance of snow showers in the morning. Cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. A slight chance of rain showers. A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska NEBRASKA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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 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)

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