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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
624 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  through the weekend. 

- Severe weather appears likely (>80% chance) during the 
  afternoon and evening hours on both 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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MADISON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For MADISON County
900 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        CLOUDY    53  51  93 SE17G26   29.47F FOG              
ALBION         CLOUDY    54  52  95 SE14      29.45F                  
BLAIR          CLOUDY    54  54  99 SE13G25   29.54S FOG              
COLUMBUS       CLOUDY    55  55 100 SE16      29.47F FOG              
FREMONT        CLOUDY    55  53  92 SE18G24   29.50F                  
TEKAMAH        CLOUDY    54  52  93 SE21      29.55                   
WAYNE            N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. There is patchy fog west and east. Winds are from the west at 6 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the north at 16 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph with gusts at 25 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at HEBRON. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at OGALLALA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MADISON County, Nebraska

442 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight
Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
 southwest Iowa this afternoon and evening. All hazards are 
possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few 
strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Much of 
eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa are in an enhanced risk of 
severe weather. The best timeframe for severe storms should be 
from 2 pm through 8 pm. Be prepared to implement severe weather 
safety plans on Friday afternoon and evening. 


 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Another round of severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon
into Saturday night, especially along and south of I-80. Again, 
all severe hazards are possible, including hail up to three inches
in diameter, a few strong tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to
70 mph. 

Severe weather is again possible Sunday afternoon into evening in
parts of southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Hail up to 
quarter size and thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph are the main 
hazards, but an isolated weak tornado couldn't be ruled out that 
day as well.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be required on both Friday and 
Saturday afternoons and evenings.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For MADISON County, NE
744 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TODAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.

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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).........67%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 21 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 20 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 3 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 Madison 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 67%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 16 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 20 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 3 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................46 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 18 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 10 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly 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 Madison county, is expected to be around 46 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 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 6 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 10 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...........................52 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................36 to 45 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 19 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 Madison county, is expected to be near 52 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 52 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 45 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................32 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................30 to 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 13 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 6 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 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 Madison county, is expected to be around 32 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 32 to near 44 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 92%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 13 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 6 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 32 degrees and 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


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