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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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SCOTTS BLUFF County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SCOTTS BLUFF County
700 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


NEBRASKA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SCOTTSBLUFF    PTCLDY    30  16  56 E3        29.93S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  26; 6HR MAX TEMP:  34;                                

ALLIANCE       PTCLDY    23  17  78 SW5       29.92S WCI  17          
6HR MIN TEMP:  20; 6HR MAX TEMP:  28;                                

CHADRON        PTCLDY    17  14  88 CALM      29.90S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  17; 6HR MAX TEMP:  30;                                

GORDON         CLEAR     29  20  68 W6        29.89F WCI  23          
6HR MIN TEMP:  22; 6HR MAX TEMP:  31;                                

KIMBALL        PTCLDY    25  13  62 W7        29.95F WCI  17          
SIDNEY         PTCLDY    24   9  52 W7        29.95S WCI  16          
6HR MIN TEMP:  22; 6HR MAX TEMP:  42;                                

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 23 degrees west, near 38 degrees central, and near 37 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 17 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees central. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 29 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 40 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 17 degrees at CHADRON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SCOTTS BLUFF County, Nebraska

415 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT

Generally breezy conditions today with warming temperatures.
Little to no precipitation expected.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY

A slow moving weather system will bring an extended period with 
chances for precipitation from Friday through Monday. Specific 
details remain uncertain at this time.

 Spotter information statement  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SCOTTS BLUFF County, NE
228 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy. Warmer with highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain showers in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

MONDAY
Patchy blowing snow in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of snow and rain in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 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: 1115 AM MST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Skies will be .
RH < 50%........................................ for 2 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high today (6am-5pm) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 47 minimum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 2 hours and greater than 80% for 0 hour

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions
Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tonight (6pm-5am) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 47 maximum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 0 hour

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over % of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable

Sky Conditions
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............7
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be near 0 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over % of the county are expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 47 minimum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................0 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 37 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........47%.
Wind Speed..........near 6 mph
Winds@2 .................................. at mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable


RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............8
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Scotts bluff county, is expected to be around 0 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will be near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 37 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 47 maximum of 47%. Skies will be . Wind speed will be near 6 mph during the period. Winds at 2 will be out of the at 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 23 degrees and 58 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 20 to 37 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.04 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 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