Wheeler County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
1240 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Very high to extreme fire danger is expected this evening for
  portions of northeast Nebraska and west-central Iowa.

- Several rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are possible
  beginning this evening through Tuesday afternoon. All modes 
  of severe weather are possible at this time.

- Much cooler temperatures work their way into the region
  beginning Wednesday and are expected to last through the
  weekend.

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WHEELER County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For WHEELER County
100 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS VALENTINE CLOUDY 68 59 73 SW23G36 29.44R 6HR MIN TEMP: 68; 6HR MAX TEMP: 73; AINSWORTH CLOUDY 69 60 72 S22G28 29.41F BROKEN BOW CLOUDY 68 62 81 SE23G33 29.43F 6HR MIN TEMP: 68; 6HR MAX TEMP: 81; O'NEILL CLOUDY 69 60 75 SE20G26 29.48S ORD CLOUDY 71 61 70 SE15G26 29.47S 6HR MIN TEMP: 71; 6HR MAX TEMP: 84; THEDFORD MOCLDY 65 60 83 S17G25 29.41S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 54 degrees west, near 68 degrees central, and near 70 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 23 mph with gusts at 33 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 17 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at FALLS CITY. The lowest temperature is RAIN degrees at NORFOLK.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WHEELER County, Nebraska

937 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024 /837 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. The threat of severe weather across western and north central Nebraska continues overnight. The hazards are very large hail, up to 2 inches in diameter, damaging winds and the threat of isolated tornadoes. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday. A High Wind Watch is now in effect Tuesday affecting parts of western Nebraska, generally along and west of highway 61. The potential hazard is northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Accumulating snow is possible Wednesday night and early Thursday morning which could, at times, make travel hazardous across parts of the Sandhills and the Nebraska Panhandle. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will likely be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For WHEELER County, NE
1201 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Windy. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Breezy, sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY

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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Normal Above Precipitation: Normal 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

APRIL 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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