Perkins County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1236 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Below-normal temperatures through this weekend with freezing
  conditions likely (>90%) Saturday and Sunday mornings.

- Warming temperatures next week with a chance of showers and
  thunderstorms Monday and/or Monday night, and again late in
  the week.

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PERKINS County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For PERKINS County
300 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORTH PLATTE CLOUDY 47 24 40 NE12 30.29F GRANT CLOUDY 41 19 42 E7 30.27F IMPERIAL CLOUDY 43 24 47 N8 30.27F MCCOOK CLOUDY 49 21 33 NE9 30.27F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 32 degrees west. Winds are variable at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 12 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 58 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 19 degrees at YORK, AURORA, and ALBION.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PERKINS County, Nebraska

1022 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /922 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Precipitation moves into the Sandhills and southwest Nebraska early Saturday morning. Overnight snow will transition to a wintry mix or rain during the day on Saturday before diminishing during the afternoon. Light snow accumulations are possible, primarily for areas near the Colorado border and the eastern Panhandle. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For PERKINS County, NE
108 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Light and variable winds, becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then snow showers likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Light and variable winds. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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