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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.

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THURSTON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For THURSTON County
700 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        CLEAR     27  22  81 SE6       30.00F WCI  20          
6HR MIN TEMP:  26; 6HR MAX TEMP:  30;                                

ALBION         CLEAR     30  28  92 E8        29.98S WCI  22          
BLAIR          MOCLDY    28  23  82 NE6       30.04S WCI  21          
COLUMBUS       CLEAR     27  25  92 E6        30.02F WCI  20          
FREMONT        CLEAR     26  22  86 CALM      30.04S                  
TEKAMAH        MOCLDY    26  23  88 N3        30.06F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  22; 6HR MAX TEMP:  27;                                

WAYNE          CLEAR     24  21  87 CALM      30.03F                  

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 THURSTON County, Nebraska

230 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotters will not be needed Today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For THURSTON County, NE
714 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Not as cool. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Not as cool. Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Increasing clouds. Highs around 60. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain through midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

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

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 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: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................60 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........69%.
Wind Speed....................................17 to 24 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 23 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 Thurston county, is expected to be near 60 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 69%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 17 to 24 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 23 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...........................48 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................48 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 21 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 12 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 Thurston county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 48 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south 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 12 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................53 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.03 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 60% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................38 to 48 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........64%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 17 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............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 high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Thurston county, is expected to be near 53 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.03 inches over 60% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 46 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 38 to 48 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 64%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 17 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 6 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................33 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................32 to 38 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........96%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northwest 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 8 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 Thurston county, is expected to be around 33 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 33 to near 46 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 32 to 38 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (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 5 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northwest 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 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 33 degrees and 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 31 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.05 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