Red Willow County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1124 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Freezing temperatures and frost possible Friday, Saturday, and
  Sunday mornings.

- Monday is the next chance for showers and thunderstorms.

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RED WILLOW 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 RED WILLOW County
100 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORTH PLATTE PTCLDY 32 26 78 NW5 30.25R WCI 27 6HR MIN TEMP: 30; 6HR MAX TEMP: 51; GRANT MOCLDY 34 30 86 W9 30.25S WCI 26 IMPERIAL MOCLDY 37 26 64 W5 30.26S WCI 33 6HR MIN TEMP: 32; 6HR MAX TEMP: 48; LEXINGTON PTCLDY 34 28 79 W3 30.26R MCCOOK PTCLDY 37 24 59 NW9 30.26S WCI 30 6HR MIN TEMP: 36; 6HR MAX TEMP: 53; OGALLALA PTCLDY 32 28 83 W5 30.27R WCI 27

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 24 degrees west, near 30 degrees central, and near 41 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Winds are from the west at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 18 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 44 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 21 degrees at AURORA.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RED WILLOW County, Nebraska
913 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /1013 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE TONIGHT No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY Light snow is likely Friday night and Saturday morning for areas north of Interstate 70 in Colorado and north of Interstate 70 and west of Highway 27 in Kansas and Nebraska. An inch or two of wet snow will be possible in those areas. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RED WILLOW County, NE
308 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
FRIDAY
Cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning, then slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds around 5 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Decreasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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