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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 NEMAHA County
700 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        CLOUDY    57  45  64 SE13      30.04S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  56; 6HR MAX TEMP:  60; 6HR PCP:  0.01;                

OMAHA EPPLEY   CLOUDY    56  43  61 SE13      30.07S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  55; 6HR MAX TEMP:  61; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                

BEATRICE       LGT RAIN  55  48  79 SE8       30.01F                  
FALLS CITY     CLOUDY    54  47  77 SE8       30.07R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  54; 6HR MAX TEMP:  60; 6HR PCP:  0.01;                

NEBRASKA CITY  CLOUDY    55  44  67 E8        30.08R                  
PLATTSMOUTH    RAIN      56  45  65 SE10      30.06S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 53 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the south at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 12 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the east at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at O'NEILL, LINCOLN, and HASTINGS. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at NORFOLK.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NEMAHA County, Nebraska

510 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

A complex of thunderstorms is expected to move through southeast
Nebraska this morning into early afternoon with the potential for
40 to 50 mph wind gusts. Thunderstorms will become widespread
tonight with isolated occurrences of hail up to one-inch in
diameter, wind gusts to 60 mph, and localized flooding possible.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa on Friday afternoon and evening. All hazards are
possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, strong 
tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Another round of 
severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon into Saturday 
night, especially along and south of I-80. Here too, all hazards 
are possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few
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.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

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

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For NEMAHA County, NE
529 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TONIGHT
Thunderstorms, showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy and much warmer with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers. Thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 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

Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................66 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................40 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........54%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 24 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 23 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 4 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 Nemaha county, is expected to be near 66 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 42 to near 66 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 40 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 54%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 24 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 23 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 4 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 49 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........93%.
Wind Speed....................................14 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 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 Nemaha county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 93%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 14 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 9 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................61 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 48 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................southwest at 5 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
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 Nemaha county, is expected to be near 61 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 48 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the southwest at 5 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 NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................40 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 46 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 13 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 9 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 Nemaha county, is expected to be around 40 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 40 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 39 to 46 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 96%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 13 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 40 degrees and 66 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 36 to 49 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.06 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    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 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)


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