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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
617 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry weather is expected through the week with warming into the
  60s and 70s by Friday.

- Chances (40-70%)for precipitation return to the region late
  this weekend into early next week.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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SAUNDERS County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SAUNDERS County
700 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


OMAHA AREA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
OMAHA EPPLEY   PTCLDY    25  23  92 N3        30.06S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  23; 6HR MAX TEMP:  31;                                

BLAIR          MOCLDY    28  23  82 NE6       30.04S WCI  21          
FREMONT        CLEAR     26  22  86 CALM      30.04S                  
MILLARD        PTCLDY    26  23  89 CALM      30.06S                  
OFFUTT AFB     PTCLDY    28  23  82 CALM      30.05S                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLEAR     34  28  77 CALM      30.06R                  
WAHOO          CLEAR     28  22  80 CALM      30.04S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 22 degrees west, near 34 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. Winds are from the west at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 14 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees central. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 36 degrees at HOLDREGE, HASTINGS, and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 17 degrees at CHADRON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SAUNDERS County, Nebraska

230 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed Today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SAUNDERS County, NE
614 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Not as cool. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Not as cool. Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain through midnight, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain through midnight, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 30. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows around 30.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 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...........................64 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
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 Saunders county, is expected to be near 64 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and 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...........................47 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................47 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................8 to 21 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 11 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 Saunders county, is expected to be around 47 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 47 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 8 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................55 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................41 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........66%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 6 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 Saunders county, is expected to be near 55 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 55 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 66%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 6 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................36 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 41 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............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 tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Saunders county, is expected to be around 36 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 36 to near 48 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 92%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 10 to 16 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 9 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 36 degrees and 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 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 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:     Normal        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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