Ξ April 29th, 2009 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
A line of T’storms has developed and consolidated into a line that at 11 pm stretched from just east of Ainsworth to Ogallalla. Storms along this line has produced hail up to an inch in diameter. This line will continue eastward along with a cold front pushing, into the Tri-Cities after 2 am.
The threat for severe weather is not overly large. Some isolated storms could produce quarter sized hail and perhaps a wind gust of 60 mph, but again I’m thinking this is going to be isolated cases. Ample moisture is available to produce some heavy rain in the 1 to 2 ” range.
Ξ April 26th, 2009 | Posted by Travis Klanecky | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
It seems to be a pattern this spring that we have really missed out on some good rains. Many of us in Central Nebraska rely on those good soaking spring rains before the hot and dry summer hits. Now some areas did and still are receiving some beneficial rains. Eastern Nebraska had some storms earlier this afternoon and have continued to see rain this evening…mainly east of highway 81 and south of I-80.
We still do have a slight chance of rain overnight and Monday morning. But it doesn’t look to be real heavy. Lucky for us, we still have good chances at rain later this week beginning on Tuesday night. Those chances continue through Friday morning. Some storms could accompany the rain. Greg and John will keep us up to date as those times get closer.
Ξ April 24th, 2009 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Storms fired along an advancing cold front from southwest of Hebron to Bellevue late this afternoon. A couple of those storms turned severe in southern Thayer and Jefferson Counties. Half dollar hail reported 4 miles northwest of Chester with penny sized hail covering the ground just tothe west of that town. Penny sized hail also was reported around Fairbury.
Storms are over for tonight. Tomorrow will be cloudy but quiet during the day. Showers and T’storms will return with an upper level disturbance coming out of the Rockies Saturday late evening through the overnight into early Sunday. Small hail could occur with one of two of those storms. There is a severe weather risk later in the day on Sunday.
Ξ April 23rd, 2009 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
A quick work on tomorrow. A cold front is bearing down on the state and will push into central Nebraska by tomorrow afternoon. It should be dry for most locations but as dewpoints increase, daytime heating erodes the cap and instability increases, some thunderstorms could fire up late in the afternoon or early evening. Where the front is postitioned will be important in determining where initiation will take place.
If storms do fire, some could be severe producing large hail and damaging winds, 20 to 30 miles either side of a line from roughly Columbus, to Grand Island to Elwood. The tornado threat appears marginal at this time.
Ξ April 21st, 2009 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Over the next several days temperatures will climb some 20-25 degrees above the normals for this time of year (assuming anything is normal about Nebraska Springtime). Across the area we will be seeing more 80s with a majority of temperatures in the upper 70s.
Thursday will be the warmest day with projections in the mid 80s. Record highs will not be jeopardized, however, as history has had us in the 90s.
Friday will be another mild day but lurking to our northwest will be the clash of two seasons bringing a winter-like chill back into the lower fourty eight with some snow in mountains of Idaho, across southern Montana and northern Wyoming. As the front pushes into Nebraska, it will lose its momentum and stall leaving us with the storm possibilities Friday night through Tuesday.
Thunderstorm intensity will be determined by the strength and location of the front; amount of instability along and behind the front; any upper level disturbances that have yet to be defined. These are a some of the issues we’ll be trying to sort out in the days ahead. In the meantime, enjoy the weather.
Ξ April 9th, 2009 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
April fools seems to never end. Here it is almost the second week of April and we’re still talking 7″ snowfalls. Thats what they had out in the Sandhills tonday around Mullen 5-7″ with 5″ amounts in Custer County, but most amounts were in the 1″ range in northern Buffalo County with 3 inches near North Platte. We just can’t seem to get out of the winter doldrums but we will.
After midnight the rainfall will break up. Linger clouds will greet the morning but the sun will dominate by the afternoon and we’ll see a little warmer weather with 50s for highs. Still on track form more rain on Easter. More on that tomorrow.
Ξ April 7th, 2009 | Posted by Greg Tatro | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
We just set a new record low in Hastings at 16 and Grand Island tied their record low this morning at 15. You could certainly see this coming since yesterday we were 20 degrees below our normal highs (upper 30s yesterday versus upper 50s is where we should be).
Today we will warm up again though…very little moisture around will lead to clear skies and we will be on the back side of a high pressure system along with an upper level ridge in the atmosphere will help to warm us up into the 50s. Even warmer tomorrow as the ridge settles in the central plains with highs in the 60s.
We will have a severe weather chat tonight from 7-9. John Walsh and Loren Uden the Adams County Emergency manager will be around to answer questions or comments tonight. I’m planning on coming, but with my schedule I do need my beauty sleep so I don’t know how long I’ll be around. Also for those in Hastings and Adams County the storm spotter meeting will be at the Zion Lutheran Church at 7 pm.
Ξ April 5th, 2009 | Posted by Travis Klanecky | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
Ok, ok…I know I haven’t put a post up in quite awhile. What can I say…weekends are busy. But i figured I should have a wrap-up of this weekend’s events. We had a potent storm system pass through the plains this weekend. It brought everything from rain, hail, and tornadoes to snow, wind, and a blizzard. I know a lot of people are glad to see it gone.
I actually got a chance to go out and view some tornado damage near Fairfield today. The small town in southern Clay County was just barely missed to the south and west. From National Weather Service estimates, they say that it was probably an EF-0 tornado. Damage was pretty minimal, but not if you were impacted. I saw two places that were hit. An open-faced storage shed 2 miles south of Fairfield lost it’s roof. The tornado then traveled northwest and hit a farm a mile and a half west of Fairfield. They had three outhouses destroyed and damage to two homes. Pivots were also overturned and there was debris scattered throughout the property. There were other confirmed tornadoes between Sutton and York. Two other were reported north of Beatrice with damage not too far from Pickrell in Gage County.
On the winter side of thing, there were plenty of power outages including right here at the News 5 tv station. Heavy snow blanketed the north and with the wind, drifts were 5 to 7 feet in some spots. South Central Nebraska really lucked out in the snow department, although Grand Island set an April 5th for snowfall with 1.8 inches. I guess it doesn’t take a lot when it comes to April.
It looks like better days are on the way, especially by Tuesday and Wednesday. So stay tuned.
Ξ April 3rd, 2009 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
We are go for a massive spring storm this weekend. The forecast models are now aligning and it appears this thing is going to happen. For the Tri-Cities, showers and thunderstorms will develop in the early afternoon. The track of the storm will have to be monitored closely. As of this writing the threat for severe weather was marginal but it may still be possible for a strong storm in close proximity to the best dynamics, so strong track will be critical.
It appears for our region that the transition to snow will occur early to mid evening. Winds will increase to 30-35 mph with gust 45 to 50 mph. Visibilities will certainly be compromised and travel is not recommended Saturday night into early Sunday.
Watches and warnings will likely be changing as the storm approaches on Saturday so follow the latest forecast closely. Travis will keep you on top of things this weekend so keep it here on News 5.
Ξ April 3rd, 2009 | Posted by John Walsh | → 0 Comments | ∇ Weather |
The Adams County Local Emergency Planning Committee is teaming up with Orchelins, Allens, Big G Ace and Walmart in distributing Shelter-in-Place emergency preparedness kits free of charge at all four locations. These kits are great starter kits for getting ready for the severe weather season. The kit is a $20 value and consists of a first aid kit, glow sticks, duct tape, water, drop cloths among other things. The National Weather Service will also be on hand to program weather radios.
Kits will be available at Friday at Walmart between 4 & 6 pm and Saturday at Allens Superstore at 4 & 6pm
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