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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
547 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected,
  beginning tonight and continuing through Sunday. 

- Severe weather appears likely (>80% chance), especially 
  during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday, Saturday, 
  and perhaps Sunday. 

- Flash flooding is also a concern due to the potential for 
  repeated thunderstorm activity over the same areas.

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WASHINGTON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For WASHINGTON County
800 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


OMAHA AREA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
OMAHA EPPLEY   CLOUDY    55  45  68 SE15      30.07S                  
BLAIR          CLOUDY    54  45  71 SE12G17   30.05F                  
FREMONT        LGT RAIN  55  43  63 SE13      30.05R                  
MILLARD        CLOUDY    56  43  61 SE10G16   30.06R                  
OFFUTT AFB     CLOUDY    57  43  59 SE15      30.07F                  
PLATTSMOUTH    CLOUDY    56  45  66 SE12      30.06S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 53 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are from the south at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph with gusts at 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at O'NEILL and LINCOLN. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at HASTINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WASHINGTON County, Nebraska

510 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

A complex of thunderstorms is expected to move through southeast
Nebraska this morning into early afternoon with the potential for
40 to 50 mph wind gusts. Thunderstorms will become widespread
tonight with isolated occurrences of hail up to one-inch in
diameter, wind gusts to 60 mph, and localized flooding possible.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Severe weather is likely across much of eastern Nebraska and
southwest Iowa on Friday afternoon and evening. All hazards are
possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, strong 
tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Another round of 
severe weather is likely late Saturday afternoon into Saturday 
night, especially along and south of I-80. Here too, all hazards 
are possible, including hail up to three inches in diameter, a few
tornadoes, and thunderstorm winds up to 70 mph. Severe weather is
again possible Sunday afternoon into evening in parts of southeast
Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Hail up to quarter size and
thunderstorm winds up to 60 mph are the main hazards.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be required on Friday and Saturday
afternoons.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WASHINGTON County, NE
830 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TONIGHT
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers. Thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly clear with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 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...........................62 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................44 to 50 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........64%.
Wind Speed....................................14 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 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 Washington county, is expected to be near 62 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 44 to near 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 44 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (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 14 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 5 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....................................11 to 21 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 17 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............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 Washington county, is expected to be around 48 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 57 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 11 to 21 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...........................55 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 40% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................41 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........69%.
Wind Speed....................................6 to 16 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northwest at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 7 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 Washington county, is expected to be near 55 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 40% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 48 to near 55 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 41 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (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 6 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northwest 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 7 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................36 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 30% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 41 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........92%.
Wind Speed....................................9 to 16 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 10 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............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 Washington county, is expected to be around 36 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 30% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 36 to near 48 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 41 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 92%. Skies will be cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 9 to 16 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 10 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 36 degrees and 62 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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                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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