Thomas County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
106 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Severe thunderstorms Today and Saturday with strong tornadoes,
  large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding possible.
  Greater flooding threat on Saturday night.

- Severe thunderstorms possible on Sunday as well, to a lesser
  degree, but brief tornadoes possible as well.

- Storms wrap up by Monday, with warmer temperatures arriving
  next week. Another round of showers and storms possible
  Tuesday/Wednesday.

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THOMAS County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For THOMAS County
400 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE RAIN 55 52 89 NW15 29.40S FOG AINSWORTH CLOUDY 57 52 85 N9 29.38S BROKEN BOW CLOUDY 64 54 69 NW23G29 29.33S O'NEILL CLOUDY 56 53 89 N13 29.34S ORD CLOUDY 61 58 90 NW17 29.30R THEDFORD CLOUDY 56 54 94 NW10 29.41S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 61 degrees west, near 64 degrees central, and near 73 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 15 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 29 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 24 mph with gusts at 37 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 77 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at NORFOLK.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For THOMAS County, Nebraska

407 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /307 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will gradually taper through the evening hours across western and north central Nebraska. Brief hail cannot be ruled out for areas near and east of Highway 183 before sunset. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Another round of rain and storms will move through the region later Saturday and into Sunday. Some storms may produce large hail and strong winds Saturday evening across southwest Nebraska, primarily south of Interstate 80. A brief tornado is also possible. New rainfall amounts of one inch are again possible. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed. Please report hail, strong winds, flooding, and other severe weather to the NWS.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For THOMAS County, NE
424 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
SUNDAY
Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 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
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska NEBRASKA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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