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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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Hourly Observations For SHERMAN County
400 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   MOCLDY    36  29  75 W6        30.26S WCI  31          
AURORA         CLOUDY    33  25  71 W3        30.26R                  
HASTINGS       MOCLDY    39  27  62 CALM      30.26S                  
HEBRON         MOCLDY    37  32  82 CALM      30.27S                  
HOLDREGE       MOCLDY    37  31  79 SW5       30.24S WCI  33          
KEARNEY        CLOUDY    37  30  75 SW3       30.26S                  
YORK           MOCLDY    34  30  86 W5        30.25F WCI  30          

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 27 degrees west, near 27 degrees central, and near 37 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 41 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 25 degrees at AURORA and ALBION.


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

343 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Below freezing temperatures are expected across northern portions
of the area, mainly north of Interstate 80, through mid morning. 
A Freeze Warning has been issued for those areas. Please refer to 
the Freeze Warning product for more details.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Additional rounds of frost and freeze potential are forecast for
early Saturday morning and again Saturday night into Sunday 
morning, with the later of the two chances expected to be the most
significant and widespread. Frost advisories and, or Freeze 
Warnings will likely be needed over the weekend.

The next potential for thunderstorms arrives Monday night, with 
additional off and on chances forecast for the middle and later 
portions of next week.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SHERMAN County, NE
443 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

EARLY THIS MORNING
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Light winds.

TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds around 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 40 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: 1059 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................63 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
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 today (6am-5pm) in Sherman county, is expected to be near 63 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 53 to near 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 48 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. Skies will be favorable. Wind speed will range from 6 to 17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM 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 6 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................41 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................40 to 48 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........93%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 11 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................southwest at 5 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly 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 Sherman county, is expected to be around 41 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 42 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 40 to 48 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 5 to 11 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the southwest at 5 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.06 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 40 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........65%.
Wind Speed....................................10 to 18 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 16 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly 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 Sherman county, is expected to be near 48 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.06 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 40 to near 47 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 40 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 65%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 10 to 18 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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...........................31 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................27 to 34 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 10 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 9 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
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 .............1
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Sherman county, is expected to be around 31 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 32 to near 40 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 27 to 34 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 5 to 10 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 9 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 31 degrees and 63 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 27 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.09 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

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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