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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
106 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe thunderstorms Today and Saturday with strong tornadoes,
  large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding possible.
  Greater flooding threat on Saturday night.

- Severe thunderstorms possible on Sunday as well, to a lesser
  degree, but brief tornadoes possible as well.

- Storms wrap up by Monday, with warmer temperatures arriving
  next week. Another round of showers and storms possible
  Tuesday/Wednesday.

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Hourly Observations For NANCE County
600 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   LGT RAIN  60  55  83 W17G26    29.35R                  
AURORA         CLOUDY    61  56  85 SW18      29.33R                  
HASTINGS       CLOUDY    62  54  74 W17G28    29.38R                  
HEBRON         PTSUNNY   72  53  50 SW24G32   29.37S                  
HOLDREGE       MOSUNNY   65  55  68 W14       29.39R                  
KEARNEY        CLOUDY    64  58  80 SW12      29.38R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 53 degrees west, near 64 degrees central, and near 71 degrees east. Current sky conditions are heavy rain west, partly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. There is patchy fog west. Winds are from the north at 14 mph with gusts at 43 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and heavy rain. Winds are from the west at 20 mph with gusts at 29 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 18 mph with gusts at 24 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at VALENTINE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NANCE County, Nebraska

416 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  This Evening and Tonight.

Thunderstorm chances remain in the forecast across the outlook
area this evening, mainly across south central Nebraska. Some
storms could be on the strong side, with small hail and gusty
winds the primary hazards. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Another round of thunderstorms, some of which will likely be 
severe, will develop mid to late Saturday afternoon and continue 
into early Sunday morning. The overall-greatest threat looks to 
focus from around Interstate 80 southward into north central 
Kansas. The main threats with any severe storms Saturday 
afternoon into Saturday night will be large hail to around golf 
ball size and wind gusts to around 60 MPH, although a few 
tornadoes will also be possible. In addition, localized flooding 
could again materialize, especially if some of those same areas 
that just received heavy rain happen to pick up another 1 to 2 
inches.

Various thunderstorm chances are in the forecast for various parts
of the outlook area Sunday daytime, and again between Tuesday
afternoon and Thursday. It is too early to confidently assess 
severe weather potential, so stay up to date with the latest
forecasts.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation should not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For NANCE County, NE
613 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows around 50. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 50.

TUESDAY
Sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.

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: 1059 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................63 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................49 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........62%.
Wind Speed....................................13 to 20 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 19 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
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 today (6am-5pm) in Nance county, is expected to be near 63 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 54 to near 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 49 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 62%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 13 to 20 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south 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 6 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................44 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 11 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 Nance county, is expected to be around 44 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 54 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 12 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................50 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.08 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................36 to 44 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........68%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly 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 Nance county, is expected to be near 50 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.08 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 42 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 44 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 68%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................33 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.04 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................29 to 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast 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 10 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 Nance county, is expected to be around 33 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.04 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 34 to near 42 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 85%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast 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 10 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 33 degrees and 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.12 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 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10    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