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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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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MORRILL County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For MORRILL County
800 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF    CLOUDY    51  45  79 NW14      29.50R                  
ALLIANCE       LGT RAIN  50  49  96 W6        29.46S FOG              
CHADRON        LGT RAIN  51  49  92 NW6       29.48R                  
GORDON         RAIN      50  49  96 CALM      29.46S                  
KIMBALL        CLOUDY    47  41  78 NW14G20   29.53R                  
SIDNEY         LGT RAIN  49  46  90 W6        29.48F                  

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


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 MORRILL County, Nebraska

207 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected 
today and tonight. A few storms may be strong to locally severe, 
especially east of I-25. The primary hazards will be large hail,
heavy rainfall, and damaging wind gusts, although an isolated 
tornado or two will be possible. The potential will exist for 
cold-core funnel clouds as well. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

An extremely active weather pattern persists through the weekend 
with widespread stratiform rain with embedded thunder likely for 
most areas from Friday through Sunday. 

 Spotter information statement  

Weather spotters are encouraged to report any severe weather to 
NWS Cheyenne on social media. 


NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For MORRILL County, NE
358 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TODAY
A chance of thunderstorms late. Showers. Isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall late. Breezy, cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs around 50. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers. Snow showers after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 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: 1115 AM MST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 2 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 2 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 Morrill county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 45 minimum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 2 hours and greater than 80% for 2 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
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 low tonight (6pm-5am) in Morrill county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 45 maximum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 5 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable

Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Morrill county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 45 minimum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........45%.
Wind Speed..........near 8 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable


RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............7
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Morrill county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 45 maximum of 45%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 8 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 7 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 22 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 21 to 38 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For 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