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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
514 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Breezy to windy again today with areas of high fire danger 
  developing.

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  Thursday through the weekend, potentially leading to localized
  flooding. Some severe weather is also possible with the
  greatest threat being Friday afternoon and evening.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

SEWARD County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SEWARD County
600 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        MOCLDY    52  38  58 N7        29.86R                  
OMAHA EPPLEY   MOCLDY    51  41  68 CALM      29.83R                  
BEATRICE       PTCLDY    51  48  92 NE6       29.81R                  
FALLS CITY     MOCLDY    54  48  80 SE3       29.81R                  
NEBRASKA CITY  PTCLDY    53  49  86 CALM      29.82R                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLOUDY    56  42  58 CALM      29.83R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 45 degrees central, and near 53 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at FREMONT. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at KEARNEY.


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

455 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday
through the weekend, potentially leading to localized flooding. 
Some severe weather is also possible with the greatest threat 
being Friday afternoon and evening.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SEWARD County, NE
558 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.

WEDNESDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy with lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, windy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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.......................................46 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........54%.
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 Seward county, is expected to be near 67 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 46 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 54%. 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...........................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....................................6 to 21 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 13 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 10 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 Seward county, is expected to be around 47 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 59 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 mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 6 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 10 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........57%.
Wind Speed....................................3 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............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 Seward county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 39 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 57%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 3 to 17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north 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 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................36 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................33 to 39 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................8 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 6 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 Seward county, is expected to be around 36 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 36 to near 48 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 33 to 39 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 8 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 6 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 36 degrees and 67 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

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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