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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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PIERCE County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory
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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress
Hourly Observations For PIERCE County
300 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024
NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
NORFOLK CLOUDY 61 58 90 SE18G29 29.33F FOG
ALBION CLOUDY 61 60 97 SE17G25 29.29F
BLAIR CLOUDY 67 61 80 SE18G28 29.41S
COLUMBUS MOSUNNY 63 60 90 E20G29 29.30F
FREMONT CLOUDY 64 58 81 SE13G22 29.39S
TEKAMAH CLOUDY 65 60 84 SE18G28 29.41F
WAYNE N/A N/A N/A N/A MISG N/A
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 71 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the north at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 21 mph with gusts at 32 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at VALENTINE, THEDFORD, and ORD.
All NWS Radars (In near-real time),
Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For PIERCE County, Nebraska
122 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight
Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa this afternoon and evening. All hazards are
possible, including large 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 this 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 as
well.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation will likely be required on both this afternoon
and evening and Saturday evening.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For PIERCE County, NE
245 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
TORNADO WATCH 140 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
REST OF TODAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Some
thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and
tornadoes. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce
damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes in the evening. Lows in
the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to
20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north in the
afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows around
50. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around
60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest in the
afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows around 50.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy
with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s. 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: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009
TODAY (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................60 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).........69%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 20 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 19 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 Pierce
county, is expected to be near 60 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 50 to near 60 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 69%.
Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range
from 16 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 4 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....................................9 to 17 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 9 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............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 Pierce
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 cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range
from 9 to 17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the
south at 9 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. )...................0.06 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................36 to 45 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........56%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 19 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 18 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 Pierce
county, is expected to be near 52 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.06 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 56%. Skies will
be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 10 to
19 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest at
18 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...........................31 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................29 to 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................3 to 12 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 3 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 Pierce
county, is expected to be around 31 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 31 to near 44 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 92%. Skies
will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will
range from 3 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of
the north at 3 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 31 degrees and 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.08 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
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