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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
353 AM 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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RICHARDSON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For RICHARDSON County
300 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


...KANSAS...SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA AND IOWA...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
TOPEKA         PTCLDY    42  34  73 CALM      30.27R                  
MANHATTAN      MOCLDY    42  34  73 N5        30.27F                  
EMPORIA        PTCLDY    43  34  70 N9        30.24F                  
OTTAWA         CLEAR     43  37  81 N10       30.24S                  
CHANUTE        CLEAR     47  39  74 N10       30.21F                  
SALINA         CLOUDY    47  30  51 NE7       30.27S                  
WICHITA        PTCLDY    46  33  60 NE13      30.24S                  
OMAHA          PTCLDY    36  30  79 CALM      30.23S                  
LINCOLN        PTCLDY    39  30  70 CALM      30.27S                  
FALLS CITY     MOCLDY    44  33  65 CALM      30.26R                  
LAMONI         PTCLDY    39  30  70 NW9       30.21S WCI  33          
DES MOINES     PTCLDY    38  29  70 W6        30.21S WCI  33          

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 27 degrees west, near 29 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 22 degrees west. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 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 22 degrees at AURORA.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For RICHARDSON County, Nebraska

843 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Friday

A frost or freeze will develop across parts of eastern Nebraska 
and southwest Iowa tonight into early Friday morning. Take care to
protect any sensitive vegetation. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday night through Thursday

A frost or freeze will be possible during the early hours of 
Saturday and Sunday mornings. Take care to protect any sensitive 
vegetation.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters should not be needed Today or Tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For RICHARDSON County, NE
243 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024


FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 60. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy, warmer with highs around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 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...........................67 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........49%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 23 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 23 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 1 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 Richardson county, is expected to be near 67 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 41 to near 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 39 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 49%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 23 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 1 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....................................16 to 23 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 18 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
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 tonight (6pm-5am) in Richardson county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 60 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 16 to 23 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 8 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 47 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 16 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................southwest at 6 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Richardson 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 47 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the southwest at 6 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 4 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................40 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................40 to 46 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 17 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 Richardson 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 40 to 46 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (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 5 to 17 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 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 37 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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)


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