Western Cherry County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Freezing temperatures and frost possible Friday, Saturday, and
  Sunday mornings.

- Monday is the next chance for showers and thunderstorms.

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WESTERN CHERRY County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For WESTERN CHERRY County
900 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE CLEAR 41 21 44 N7 30.20R AINSWORTH CLEAR 37 23 59 N7 30.21R WCI 31 BROKEN BOW CLEAR 40 30 67 NW5 30.20R O'NEILL CLEAR 39 25 57 NW6 30.22R WCI 35 ORD CLEAR 44 28 53 CALM 30.20R THEDFORD CLEAR 42 22 45 CALM 30.21R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 36 degrees west, near 40 degrees central, and near 47 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at LINCOLN and FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is 25 degrees at AURORA.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WESTERN CHERRY County, Nebraska

330 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /230 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. Light rain an light snow will be possible tonight, generally after midnight.Light snow accumulations will generally be across southwest Nebraska into portions of western Nebraska, with light accumulations expected, generally less than 1 inch. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Light rain is expected during the day for portions of the Sandhills into southwest Nebraska. Light rain and snow chances Friday overnight into Saturday morning, with greatest potential for light snow accumulations across southwest Nebraska, snowfall amounts less than an inch expected. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For WESTERN CHERRY County, NE
132 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear with a slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
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 APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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