Loup County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
547 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected,
  beginning tonight and continuing through Sunday. 

- Severe weather appears likely (>80% chance), especially 
  during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday, Saturday, 
  and perhaps Sunday. 

- Flash flooding is also a concern due to the potential for 
  repeated thunderstorm activity over the same areas.

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Hourly Observations For LOUP County
1000 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE PTSUNNY 63 43 48 S9 29.82S BROKEN BOW CLOUDY 58 47 66 E9 29.90R ORD CLOUDY 57 45 64 SE13G23 29.92R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 52 degrees west, near 56 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the south at 14 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at O'NEILL. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at HASTINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LOUP County, Nebraska

504 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /404 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. Scattered rain and thunderstorms are possible this morning, mainly for the Sandhills through central Nebraska. While severe weather is not expected with this activity, brief moderate downpours and frequent lightning are the main concerns. After a lull during the daytime, rain and thunderstorms become likely by early Thursday evening. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible with the main concerns being large hail, locally heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Though confidence in occurrence is low, damaging wind gusts and a tornado or two cannot be ruled out south of Interstate 80. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Rain and thunderstorms continue into early Friday morning. Though the severe threat is expected to decrease, the threat for heavy rain will increase. While the threat for flash flooding appears low at this time, low-land flooding will be possible before activity wanes by Friday evening into early Saturday with rainfall amounts of a half inch up to an inch and a half forecast across western Nebraska. Another storm, quick on the heels of the first one, will arrive late in the day Saturday. Renewed thunderstorm development including the threat for additional heavy rain will be likely through the overnight and into the day Sunday. New rainfall amounts of a half inch to an inch and a half are again possible. Where these two rounds of precipitation overlap the most will have the potential of seeing 2 to 3 inches of total rain Thursday through Sunday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will likely be needed later today, mainly for areas south of Interstate 80.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LOUP County, NE
219 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Windy, showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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