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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
323 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

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

- 40 to 70% chances for precipitation return to the region from
  Saturday night through Monday night. Mostly rain, but could
  end as a rain/snow mix in northeast Nebraska Monday.

- Marginal risk for severe storms in extreme southeast NE and
  southwest IA Sunday. 

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Hourly Observations For THAYER County
500 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND ISLAND   PTCLDY    45  37  73 SE10      29.73F                  
AURORA         PTCLDY    45  37  71 SE10      29.73F                  
HASTINGS       PTCLDY    47  37  68 SE9       29.71F                  
HEBRON         PTCLDY    51  39  64 SE10      29.75F                  
HOLDREGE       CLEAR     39  35  87 SE9       29.67F WCI  33          
KEARNEY        CLEAR     43  37  79 SE8       29.70F                  
YORK           PTCLDY    46  37  71 SE13      29.74F                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 41 degrees central, and near 46 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at VALENTINE.


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

334 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

There's a possibility of thunderstorms Sunday night and early
Monday morning, and again Monday afternoon and evening, across 
portions of south central Nebraska and north central Kansas.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For THAYER County, NE
414 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

EARLY THIS MORNING
Partly cloudy. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

TODAY
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 30.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. 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...........................65 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................50 to 52 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........60%.
Wind Speed....................................19 to 24 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 24 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions..............................favorable.
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 today (6am-5pm) in Thayer county, is expected to be near 65 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 57 to near 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 50 to 52 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 60%. Skies will be unfavorable. Wind speed will range from 19 to 24 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 24 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

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)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................12 to 20 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
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 Thayer county, is expected to be around 47 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 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 96%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 12 to 20 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 11 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................57 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................39 to 47 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........59%.
Wind Speed....................................2 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 3 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 Thayer county, is expected to be near 57 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 39 to 47 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 mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 2 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 3 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................37 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.05 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 39 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast 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 tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Thayer county, is expected to be around 37 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.05 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 48 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 39 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 northeast 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

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 37 degrees and 65 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 52 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.08 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        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 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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