A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
617 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Marginal risk of severe thunderstorms today and this evening
in northeast Nebraska and western Iowa
- Some storms today and this evening could be strong to severe,
capable of producing hail, damaging winds and funnel clouds
- Forecast for Friday through early Sunday is mostly dry. Chance
of showers and thunderstorms returns Sunday afternoon and
lingers into early next week.
- Warmer temperatures expected Sunday into Tuesday.
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POLK County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory
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Hourly Observations For POLK County
800 AM CDT WED MAY 08 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND MOSUNNY 56 33 42 W16 29.57R
AURORA MOSUNNY 52 38 58 W8 29.58R
HASTINGS SUNNY 54 32 43 W12 29.59R
HOLDREGE MOSUNNY 52 29 41 W16G22 29.60R
KEARNEY MOSUNNY 53 28 38 W15 29.59R
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024
Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 33 degrees west, near 44 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 26 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at FREMONT. The lowest temperature is 27 degrees at KEARNEY.
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Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For POLK County, Nebraska
418 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
DAY ONE Today and Tonight.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon for areas along
and north of a line from Ord to Osceola. Severe thunderstorms are
not expected.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and
evening across portions of south central Nebraska. Additional off
and on chances for thunderstorms are possible Saturday night
through Tuesday night across portions of the outlook area.
However, severe weather is currently not expected through the
remainder of the outlook period.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For POLK County, NE
713 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024
TODAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a
20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then
chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps,
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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).........65%.
Wind Speed....................................18 to 23 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 21 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
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 today (6am-5pm) in Polk
county, is expected to be near 63 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 55 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 65%.
Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 18 to 23 mph during
the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 21 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
TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................45 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 49 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........93%.
Wind Speed....................................3 to 18 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
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 Polk
county, is expected to be around 45 degrees. No rainfall is expected.
Temperature will range from near 46 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will
range from 44 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 3 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will
be out of the south at 14 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 12 hours
TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................52 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.06 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................38 to 44 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........66%.
Wind Speed....................................3 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north 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 Polk
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 51 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 38
to 44 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s
temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 66%. Skies will
be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will
range from 3 to 17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of
the north 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...........................35 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.05 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county
expected.
Dewpoints.......................................31 to 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast 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 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 Polk
county, is expected to be around 35 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.)
totals of 0.05 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature
will range from near 36 to near 44 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31
to 38 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 9 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out
of the northeast 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 8 hours
72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 35 degrees and 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 30 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.11 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 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG
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Temperature: Above Above
Precipitation: Above Normal
.... 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
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MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1784...
A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The
hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed
several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David
Ludlum)
...1803...
A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New
England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also
ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum)
...1895...
A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on
the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps.
...1981...
The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as
baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused
nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at
Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel)
... 2003...
A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path.
Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1
tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)
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