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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1149 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected,
  beginning Thursday and continuing through the weekend. 

- Some severe weather is possible, especially during the 
  afternoon and evening hours on Friday, Saturday, and perhaps 
  Sunday. 

- There is a small risk for flooding due to the potential for 
  repeated thunderstorm activity over the same areas.

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Hourly Observations For SALINE County
1100 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        CLOUDY    62  38  40 SE5       30.10R                  
OMAHA EPPLEY   CLOUDY    64  35  34 SE10      30.09F                  
BEATRICE       CLOUDY    60  42  51 SE5       30.09S                  
FALLS CITY     MOCLDY    61  41  47 SE5       30.10F                  
NEBRASKA CITY  CLOUDY    62  39  42 SE8       30.11S                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLOUDY    63  36  37 SE6       30.11S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 54 degrees west, near 59 degrees central, and near 62 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 28 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at OMAHA EPPLEY. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at AURORA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SALINE County, Nebraska

908 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight and Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday night through Wednesday

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected beginning
Thursday and continuing through the weekend. There will be a few
chances of severe weather during this time. There is a marginal
risk of severe storms Thursday evening through early Friday
morning, a slight risk for Friday afternoon and Friday evening,
another slight risk for southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa Saturday
afternoon and evening, and another low risk for severe storms 
Sunday.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SALINE County, NE
1129 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers late this evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers, breezy with lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Windy, warmer with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows around 50. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms, showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as warm with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs around 80.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................68 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................46 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........51%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 26 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 25 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 Saline county, is expected to be near 68 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 51%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 16 to 26 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 25 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...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 23 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 9 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 Saline 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 48 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 10 to 23 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 9 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................41 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 16 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly 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 Saline county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 41 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 59%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north at 16 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...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 41 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north 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 7 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 Saline county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 41 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 north 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 7 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 38 degrees and 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.05 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 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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