After a chilly morning with lows in the middle 30’s to the lower 40’s, this afternoon became quite pleasant with sunshine, light winds, and highs getting into the 70’s in most areas.
As high pressure over Nebraska now moves slowly eastward, skies tonight will remain clear, and lows will drop to chilly readings around 40, but with a light southerly wind reading probably will not get as low as last night’s readings.
Those southerly winds will continue on Friday, and with plenty of sun highs will reach the upper 70’s to near 80 in many areas, so certainly a milder day.
However, another cool front will cross Greater Nebraska Friday night, and a strong area of high pressure behind it over south-central Canada will cause winds to switch around to the north. After a mainly clear and cool Friday night with lows near 40, Saturday will be mostly sunny but cooler as highs only reach the middle to upper 60’s.
Greater Nebraska has not see a freeze yet, and most areas are past the average date of the first freeze (North Platte’s average date is September 24th). But we have a chance to see our first freeze overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning as clear skies and light winds should allow lows to get well down into the 30’s. Right now my forecast is for a low of 35 in North Platte, but it is possible that lows may get to or below freezing in some areas so please stay tuned to future forecasts.
Regardless, as the area of high pressure moves into the Great Lakes by early next week, skies should remain mainly clear and sunny, and highs Sunday will rebound a bit into the upper 60’s to lower 70’s. However, gusty southerly winds will likely occur, with gusts up and over 30mph.
The gusty winds should continue on Monday, but skies will remain sunny with another warming trend next week.
Mike
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Breezy Conditions Will Diminish With Sunshine Continuing Until Further Notice
Winds today gusted past 40mph in many areas behind a cool front that crossed Greater Nebraska this morning, but sunshine still boosted temperatures to near 80 except across the Sandhills where highs remained in the middle 70’s.
The wind will diminish tonight, and clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to fall into the 30’s, especially in the Platte River Valley where some local frost could occur by morning.
But high pressure building in from Montana and Wyoming will be right over Nebraska during Thursday, so sunshine and light winds will make it a pleasant day with highs generally in the 70’s, but with some 60’s across northern areas.
Southerly winds in back of the high which will be to our east by Friday will allow highs to reach the middle to upper 70’s with light winds. But another cool front will cross the region Friday night into Saturday, and highs this weekend will cool once again to near 70, with 60’s likely across the north, but with plenty of sunshine. Winds will likely pick up again, and it could become quite breezy.
The weather will be good for any local sports events during the next several days
Mike
The wind will diminish tonight, and clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to fall into the 30’s, especially in the Platte River Valley where some local frost could occur by morning.
But high pressure building in from Montana and Wyoming will be right over Nebraska during Thursday, so sunshine and light winds will make it a pleasant day with highs generally in the 70’s, but with some 60’s across northern areas.
Southerly winds in back of the high which will be to our east by Friday will allow highs to reach the middle to upper 70’s with light winds. But another cool front will cross the region Friday night into Saturday, and highs this weekend will cool once again to near 70, with 60’s likely across the north, but with plenty of sunshine. Winds will likely pick up again, and it could become quite breezy.
The weather will be good for any local sports events during the next several days
Mike
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Warm Wednesday But A Bit Cooler Late Week
Our weather will remain sunny and nice until further notice, but temperatures will cool a bit after one last warm day tomorrow.
Greater Nebraska remains under the control of a large high pressure ridge currently centered over the Four Corners Region. This ridge controls the weather over the western two-thirds of the Nation. To the East, a deep trough located over the Tennessee Valley is causing heavy showers and thunderstorms from Florida up to Maine, and westward and westward to the Eastern Great Lakes. This general pattern will persist through at least Monday, when a trough will begin to enter the West Coast.
In the meantime, another weak cool front will cross Greater Nebraska by tomorrow afternoon. While no precipitation is expected, temperatures behind the front will be about ten degrees cooler on Thursday than on Wednesday. Another front will drift south later Friday, and this will keep Greater Nebraska in a fair and seasonable weather pattern into next week. Temperatures may even warm a few degrees again by the time we get to Monday and Tuesday.
So expect clear and pleasantly cool conditions tonight with lows in the 40’s.
Wednesday will be bright and sunny with highs in the 80’s. It will turn breezy by afternoon with northerly winds gusting to 30mph.
Then Thursday into the weekend will be sunny and pleasant with highs in the 70’s.
Mike
Greater Nebraska remains under the control of a large high pressure ridge currently centered over the Four Corners Region. This ridge controls the weather over the western two-thirds of the Nation. To the East, a deep trough located over the Tennessee Valley is causing heavy showers and thunderstorms from Florida up to Maine, and westward and westward to the Eastern Great Lakes. This general pattern will persist through at least Monday, when a trough will begin to enter the West Coast.
In the meantime, another weak cool front will cross Greater Nebraska by tomorrow afternoon. While no precipitation is expected, temperatures behind the front will be about ten degrees cooler on Thursday than on Wednesday. Another front will drift south later Friday, and this will keep Greater Nebraska in a fair and seasonable weather pattern into next week. Temperatures may even warm a few degrees again by the time we get to Monday and Tuesday.
So expect clear and pleasantly cool conditions tonight with lows in the 40’s.
Wednesday will be bright and sunny with highs in the 80’s. It will turn breezy by afternoon with northerly winds gusting to 30mph.
Then Thursday into the weekend will be sunny and pleasant with highs in the 70’s.
Mike
Friday, September 24, 2010
Isolated Storms Tonight, Then A Sunny And Pleasant Weekend
The weather forecast is relatively straightforward with high pressure and fair weather with near to above average temperatures governing into from now into most if not all of next week. The only potential problem will come tonight in the form of isolated thunderstorms.
A front and a disturbance dropping southeastward from Montana and Wyoming this evening will cross Greater Nebraska overnight. These systems have enough energy and moisture to produce some isolated storms beginning around sunset and ending a few hours after midnight. While no widespread storms are expected, any storm that does develop could become strong or even locally severe with large hail, damaging wind gusts, and briefly heavy rainfall. Skies overall with be partly cloudy and lows will fall into the 40’s.
But by tomorrow morning, skies will have cleared, and sunshine and breezy conditions will govern during Saturday with highs generally in the 70’s, though northern areas may stay in the 60’s for most of the day.
Today is the average date for the first freeze around North Platte, and since the lowest temperature thus far has been 34 on the 7th of this month, there has not been a freeze yet, and it looks likely that no freezes will occur for about the next week. However, lows Sunday morning may fall into the 30’s in some areas, and it is possible that some frost could develop locally under clear skies and light winds.
Sunday will be another sunny day with highs generally in the 70’s.
Nationally, a deep trough centered over the Tennessee Valley, and an upper-level ridge of high pressure over the Intermountain Region, will develop beginning this weekend, and this general pattern will persist through next week. Greater Nebraska will be in the proverbial middle meaning a northwesterly upper-level flow will govern into Monday. However, the ridge may expand eastward beginning Monday, and if this occurs temperatures will once again get to summer-like levels in the 80’s, and perhaps even the middle to upper 80’s by Wednesday, so no really cold, fall-like weather is foreseen for the next week.
So for this evening’s local football, conditions will be partly cloudy but watch for an isolated storm with temperatures in the middle 70’s, falling into the 60’s during the games.
And for the Big Red Homecoming game tomorrow evening with kickoff at 6pm CT, most showers and storms which may affect Lincoln tomorrow due to the same system affecting us tonight should be exiting to the east by game-time, so expect mostly cloudy skies with temperature in the middle 60’s with light east-southeasterly winds.
Mike
A front and a disturbance dropping southeastward from Montana and Wyoming this evening will cross Greater Nebraska overnight. These systems have enough energy and moisture to produce some isolated storms beginning around sunset and ending a few hours after midnight. While no widespread storms are expected, any storm that does develop could become strong or even locally severe with large hail, damaging wind gusts, and briefly heavy rainfall. Skies overall with be partly cloudy and lows will fall into the 40’s.
But by tomorrow morning, skies will have cleared, and sunshine and breezy conditions will govern during Saturday with highs generally in the 70’s, though northern areas may stay in the 60’s for most of the day.
Today is the average date for the first freeze around North Platte, and since the lowest temperature thus far has been 34 on the 7th of this month, there has not been a freeze yet, and it looks likely that no freezes will occur for about the next week. However, lows Sunday morning may fall into the 30’s in some areas, and it is possible that some frost could develop locally under clear skies and light winds.
Sunday will be another sunny day with highs generally in the 70’s.
Nationally, a deep trough centered over the Tennessee Valley, and an upper-level ridge of high pressure over the Intermountain Region, will develop beginning this weekend, and this general pattern will persist through next week. Greater Nebraska will be in the proverbial middle meaning a northwesterly upper-level flow will govern into Monday. However, the ridge may expand eastward beginning Monday, and if this occurs temperatures will once again get to summer-like levels in the 80’s, and perhaps even the middle to upper 80’s by Wednesday, so no really cold, fall-like weather is foreseen for the next week.
So for this evening’s local football, conditions will be partly cloudy but watch for an isolated storm with temperatures in the middle 70’s, falling into the 60’s during the games.
And for the Big Red Homecoming game tomorrow evening with kickoff at 6pm CT, most showers and storms which may affect Lincoln tomorrow due to the same system affecting us tonight should be exiting to the east by game-time, so expect mostly cloudy skies with temperature in the middle 60’s with light east-southeasterly winds.
Mike
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tranquil Weather For Several Days
Last night’s showers and thunderstorms seemed to focus the worst weather on the area around Broken Bow, with 80mph wind gusts, hail and heavy rain that produced flooding. Anywhere from three to as much as four and one-half inches of rain fell. However, portions of southeastern Lincoln County were also hit hard by heavy rainfall, with more than four inches falling to the south of Maxwell.
The front that helped spark the activity is now to our south and east and producing a line of thunderstorms over eastern Nebraska. Now that high pressure is gaining control over Greater Nebraska, we can expect skies to become mostly clear tonight, but there could be some fog later tonight, especially in areas that received heavy rain last night. Lows will be in the 40’s.
Friday may start with some morning fog, but the afternoon will turn sunny and warm with high right around the 80 degree mark. The weather tomorrow evening for local sports will be pleasant with a few clouds and temperatures falling through the 70’s and into the 60’s.
A weak front moving through the region tomorrow night could spark an isolated shower or storm in a couple of places between midnight and daybreak Saturday, but Saturday itself will see increasing amounts of sunshine and a gusty northerly breezy with highs in the 70’s. The front could produce some showers and storms in Lincoln which could have some affect on the Husker’s Homecoming game at 6pm Saturday evening.
The weather for Sunday through much of next week will be dominated by high pressure, so lots of sunshine and pleasant to warm temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s can be expected.
Mike
The front that helped spark the activity is now to our south and east and producing a line of thunderstorms over eastern Nebraska. Now that high pressure is gaining control over Greater Nebraska, we can expect skies to become mostly clear tonight, but there could be some fog later tonight, especially in areas that received heavy rain last night. Lows will be in the 40’s.
Friday may start with some morning fog, but the afternoon will turn sunny and warm with high right around the 80 degree mark. The weather tomorrow evening for local sports will be pleasant with a few clouds and temperatures falling through the 70’s and into the 60’s.
A weak front moving through the region tomorrow night could spark an isolated shower or storm in a couple of places between midnight and daybreak Saturday, but Saturday itself will see increasing amounts of sunshine and a gusty northerly breezy with highs in the 70’s. The front could produce some showers and storms in Lincoln which could have some affect on the Husker’s Homecoming game at 6pm Saturday evening.
The weather for Sunday through much of next week will be dominated by high pressure, so lots of sunshine and pleasant to warm temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s can be expected.
Mike
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Severe Threat Tonight Then An Extended Period Of Beautiful Weather
A Tornado Watch is in effect for Greater Nebraska until 11pm CT. Thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are quite possible, and the storms will likely continue through the overnight.
An upper-level trough over the Intermountain West is grabbing lots of tropical moisture from Mexico and the Southwest and swinging it northeastward into the Central Plains. At the same time, a warm front that moved through most of Greater Nebraska today lies over northern Nebraska, while a surface trough extends from low pressure on the front over northwestern Nebraska southward through Panhandle Nebraska and into extreme eastern Colorado. These factors are combining to produce some potentially volatile weather tonight over Greater Nebraska. Lows will fall into the 60’s.
A cold front will move southeastward from Wyoming during Wednesday morning, and after some morning storms, especially over eastern areas, skies will begin to clear as gusty northwesterly winds bring in drier and cooler air. Highs will crest in the 70’s.
Then high pressure will gain control of our weather from Thursday night through early next week, with sunny skies and near average highs in the 70’s. A weak disturbance will get close to Greater Nebraska overnight Friday into Saturday morning, and it could set off a stray shower or storm, but dry weather will be the rule for several days after we get through our current round of stormy weather.
Stay tuned to KNOP-TV and log into KNOPNEWS2.COM and go to our WeatherActive Radar to follow tonight’s storms.
Mike
An upper-level trough over the Intermountain West is grabbing lots of tropical moisture from Mexico and the Southwest and swinging it northeastward into the Central Plains. At the same time, a warm front that moved through most of Greater Nebraska today lies over northern Nebraska, while a surface trough extends from low pressure on the front over northwestern Nebraska southward through Panhandle Nebraska and into extreme eastern Colorado. These factors are combining to produce some potentially volatile weather tonight over Greater Nebraska. Lows will fall into the 60’s.
A cold front will move southeastward from Wyoming during Wednesday morning, and after some morning storms, especially over eastern areas, skies will begin to clear as gusty northwesterly winds bring in drier and cooler air. Highs will crest in the 70’s.
Then high pressure will gain control of our weather from Thursday night through early next week, with sunny skies and near average highs in the 70’s. A weak disturbance will get close to Greater Nebraska overnight Friday into Saturday morning, and it could set off a stray shower or storm, but dry weather will be the rule for several days after we get through our current round of stormy weather.
Stay tuned to KNOP-TV and log into KNOPNEWS2.COM and go to our WeatherActive Radar to follow tonight’s storms.
Mike
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Fall Begins Wednesday Night But Summer-like Weather Will Continue
Autumn begins Wednesday night at 10:09pm CT, but the weather tomorrow will be anything but Fall-like.
The front that caused thunderstorms across Greater Nebraska last night has stalled to our south and east, and currently extends from southeastern Nebraska into central Colorado. The front will begin to move slowly northward and eastward tonight, and by tomorrow morning should be located over southern parts of the viewing area. It should then clear southern areas during the morning hours and northern areas by early afternoon. As the front moves approaches, east to southeast winds ahead of it will cause clouds to increase tonight, and there is just a slight chance of a thunderstorm, especially over southern parts of the viewing area. Lows will drop into the 50’s.
The warm front should be located near the Nebraska/South Dakota Border by tomorrow afternoon, and this will allow gusty southeasterly winds and partly sunny skies to raise temperatures well into the 80’s over southern areas, but may hold in the 70’s over the north where more cloud cover may hold on until late morning. A couple of areas could even see the 90 degree mark, so a quite warm day for the first day of fall. It will become breezy with southeasterly winds gusting up and over 30mph at times. There could be an isolated storm anytime, but most thunderstorm activity will hold off until later in the day.
An upper-level trough now moving into the West Coast will move eastward to the Intermountain Region Wednesday evening, and move through the Plains during Thursday. This trough will tap moisture moving northward from Mexico into the Southwestern U.S. and move it northward into the Central Plains. In the meantime, an area of low pressure on the front now over northeastern Wyoming will move eastward into northern Nebraska during Thursday, and drag a cold front through the region. All of these factors will combine to cause the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms, some which could be severe, and some heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday evening and extending into Thursday morning. Lows overnight Wednesday will be near 60, and highs Thursday will crest in the 70’s under some afternoon sunshine.
But Friday and the weekend, and even beyond, is liking sunny and beautiful with summer-like temperatures continuing with highs near or just over 80.
Stay tuned to KNOP News 2 and log into KNOPNEWS2.com for the latest on the storm potential.
Mike
The front that caused thunderstorms across Greater Nebraska last night has stalled to our south and east, and currently extends from southeastern Nebraska into central Colorado. The front will begin to move slowly northward and eastward tonight, and by tomorrow morning should be located over southern parts of the viewing area. It should then clear southern areas during the morning hours and northern areas by early afternoon. As the front moves approaches, east to southeast winds ahead of it will cause clouds to increase tonight, and there is just a slight chance of a thunderstorm, especially over southern parts of the viewing area. Lows will drop into the 50’s.
The warm front should be located near the Nebraska/South Dakota Border by tomorrow afternoon, and this will allow gusty southeasterly winds and partly sunny skies to raise temperatures well into the 80’s over southern areas, but may hold in the 70’s over the north where more cloud cover may hold on until late morning. A couple of areas could even see the 90 degree mark, so a quite warm day for the first day of fall. It will become breezy with southeasterly winds gusting up and over 30mph at times. There could be an isolated storm anytime, but most thunderstorm activity will hold off until later in the day.
An upper-level trough now moving into the West Coast will move eastward to the Intermountain Region Wednesday evening, and move through the Plains during Thursday. This trough will tap moisture moving northward from Mexico into the Southwestern U.S. and move it northward into the Central Plains. In the meantime, an area of low pressure on the front now over northeastern Wyoming will move eastward into northern Nebraska during Thursday, and drag a cold front through the region. All of these factors will combine to cause the likelihood of scattered thunderstorms, some which could be severe, and some heavy rainfall beginning Wednesday evening and extending into Thursday morning. Lows overnight Wednesday will be near 60, and highs Thursday will crest in the 70’s under some afternoon sunshine.
But Friday and the weekend, and even beyond, is liking sunny and beautiful with summer-like temperatures continuing with highs near or just over 80.
Stay tuned to KNOP News 2 and log into KNOPNEWS2.com for the latest on the storm potential.
Mike
Monday, September 20, 2010
Amazingly Hot Today After A Very Chilly Weekend
What a wild ride we’ve had temperature-wise since Friday! Friday will sunny and pleasant with highs from the 70’s to the middle 80’s. But then a cold front pulled the rug out from under the weather, colder air filtered in from the north overnight Friday into Saturday, and highs did not budge out of the middle 40’s in most areas Saturday with low clouds, fog, mist, some showers, and breezy conditions. Sunday was a bit better but not by much, with clouds and highs in the 50’s to lower 60’s.
However, clear, sunny skies allowed highs today to skyrocket into the middle 90’s to near 100, so a full 40 to over 50 degree difference from Saturday, and a 35 to over 45 degree difference from Sunday! But the heat will be gone by tomorrow.
A cold front approaching from the northwest will move through overnight. This front, and a trough approaching from the Rockies, is causing showers and thunderstorms to develop from the Nebraska Panhandle southwestward into Colorado. These storms will move east and southeastward tonight, and isolated storms can be expected across Greater Nebraska. No widespread severe weather is anticipated, but a couple of storms could become strong with gusty winds and some hail. Lows will be in the 50’s under mostly cloudy skies.
In the wake of the front, Tuesday will be partly sunny and pleasant with highs in the 70’s.
The next chance of thunderstorms, some perhaps severe and with heavy rainfall, will come later Wednesday into Thursday morning as a deep trough approaches from the west. Highs later this week will remain in the 70’s. Friday and the weekend is looking very nice with sunshine and highs in the 70’s to lower 80’s.
Don’t forget to track tonight’s storms using our WeatherActive feature at KNOPNEWS2.COM.
Mike
However, clear, sunny skies allowed highs today to skyrocket into the middle 90’s to near 100, so a full 40 to over 50 degree difference from Saturday, and a 35 to over 45 degree difference from Sunday! But the heat will be gone by tomorrow.
A cold front approaching from the northwest will move through overnight. This front, and a trough approaching from the Rockies, is causing showers and thunderstorms to develop from the Nebraska Panhandle southwestward into Colorado. These storms will move east and southeastward tonight, and isolated storms can be expected across Greater Nebraska. No widespread severe weather is anticipated, but a couple of storms could become strong with gusty winds and some hail. Lows will be in the 50’s under mostly cloudy skies.
In the wake of the front, Tuesday will be partly sunny and pleasant with highs in the 70’s.
The next chance of thunderstorms, some perhaps severe and with heavy rainfall, will come later Wednesday into Thursday morning as a deep trough approaches from the west. Highs later this week will remain in the 70’s. Friday and the weekend is looking very nice with sunshine and highs in the 70’s to lower 80’s.
Don’t forget to track tonight’s storms using our WeatherActive feature at KNOPNEWS2.COM.
Mike
Friday, September 17, 2010
A Chilly And Damp Start To The Weekend
Hope you enjoyed today’s sunny and pleasant weather, because tomorrow’s weather will be nothing like today’s.
A cool front has already moved through Greater Nebraska, and now extends from northwestern Kansas to northeastern Nebraska, and the front is beginning to stall. A secondary cool front, or I will call this one a cold front, now lies from northern Wyoming and South Dakota and is pushing southward, and will be passing through the region overnight. Behind this front, temperatures are in the middle 30’s in Montana and western North Dakota, and some snow is falling. We won’t see any snow or temperatures that cold, but Saturday will be quite chilly nonetheless.
So expect this evening to be fair and mild for Railfest or any sports events with just the slight chance of a thunderstorm. But then skies will become cloudy overnight, and it will become breezy as well with east to northeasterly winds gusting to 25mph. There could be an isolated thunderstorm, as well as a few showers and some drizzle and fog late with lows near 50.
Saturday will be a cloudy, breezy, chilly and damp day for Railfest events with highs only in the 50’s. However, it will not be a washout by any means with perhaps a few showers and some drizzle, so grab a jacket and umbrella and go out and enjoy.
The weather Sunday is a tough call. The front to our south will begin lifting northward as a warm front, but exactly how quickly that will happen is still in question. If the front moves north quickly, Sunday will turn out sunny and warm with highs in the 80’s. However, if it takes its time moving northward, we could stay a bit cloudy and much cooler with highs in the 60’s. Right now, I think southwestern areas will see more sun with highs near 80, but northern areas may struggle with clouds and highs in the 60’s to near 70.
But by Monday, the front will be to our north, and it will be sunny and warm to even hot with highs near 90. There is a risk of a storm late as another front approaches. Then the midweek will feature highs in the 70’s with the risk of occasional isolated storm activity.
Mike
A cool front has already moved through Greater Nebraska, and now extends from northwestern Kansas to northeastern Nebraska, and the front is beginning to stall. A secondary cool front, or I will call this one a cold front, now lies from northern Wyoming and South Dakota and is pushing southward, and will be passing through the region overnight. Behind this front, temperatures are in the middle 30’s in Montana and western North Dakota, and some snow is falling. We won’t see any snow or temperatures that cold, but Saturday will be quite chilly nonetheless.
So expect this evening to be fair and mild for Railfest or any sports events with just the slight chance of a thunderstorm. But then skies will become cloudy overnight, and it will become breezy as well with east to northeasterly winds gusting to 25mph. There could be an isolated thunderstorm, as well as a few showers and some drizzle and fog late with lows near 50.
Saturday will be a cloudy, breezy, chilly and damp day for Railfest events with highs only in the 50’s. However, it will not be a washout by any means with perhaps a few showers and some drizzle, so grab a jacket and umbrella and go out and enjoy.
The weather Sunday is a tough call. The front to our south will begin lifting northward as a warm front, but exactly how quickly that will happen is still in question. If the front moves north quickly, Sunday will turn out sunny and warm with highs in the 80’s. However, if it takes its time moving northward, we could stay a bit cloudy and much cooler with highs in the 60’s. Right now, I think southwestern areas will see more sun with highs near 80, but northern areas may struggle with clouds and highs in the 60’s to near 70.
But by Monday, the front will be to our north, and it will be sunny and warm to even hot with highs near 90. There is a risk of a storm late as another front approaches. Then the midweek will feature highs in the 70’s with the risk of occasional isolated storm activity.
Mike
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Hope You Like Roller-Coasters!
Today’s weather featured mainly sunny skies, and pleasant breeze and highs in the middle 70’s to middle 80’s. Friday will be similar, but then get ready for a roller-coaster ride temperature-wise over the weekend.
High pressure over the Central Plains will control our weather through most of Friday, but a cool front will cross Greater Nebraska during the day. For tonight, expect mainly clear skies and comfortable conditions with lows in the 50’s. Friday will be mostly sunny, and it will become breezy during the day with northeasterly winds gusting to 25mph, and highs will approach 80, except stay in the 70 north. There is a slight chance of a late day thunderstorm, but most areas won’t see one.
Then tomorrow night, moist winds from the east will cause clouds to increase, and a few showers are possible along with some drizzle, and perhaps some fog with lows near 50.
But Saturday will be a cloudy and very cool day, with a few showers possible, along with some drizzle, but highs will struggle to reach 60, and will stay mainly in the chilly 50’s. So certainly not a great day weather-wise, and one of the coolest we have seen in a while.
However, the front that will come through tomorrow will move back north as a warm front during Sunday, and a big warm-up will begin. Sunday will be warmer, but the extent of the warmth will be dictated by how fast the warm front moves through. If it moves through quickly highs will reach well into the 80’s. However, right now I am taking a conservative approach and forecasting sunny skies with highs around 80. But tune in tomorrow to News 2 for any updates to Sunday’s forecast.
Monday will be very warm to even hot as highs reach well into the 80’s, and perhaps even the lower 90’s, with sunshine. But another front will approach late in the day, and a thunderstorm could occur.
Then highs will cool again by midweek into the 70’s with some sunshine, but also the risk a some isolated storms.
Mike
High pressure over the Central Plains will control our weather through most of Friday, but a cool front will cross Greater Nebraska during the day. For tonight, expect mainly clear skies and comfortable conditions with lows in the 50’s. Friday will be mostly sunny, and it will become breezy during the day with northeasterly winds gusting to 25mph, and highs will approach 80, except stay in the 70 north. There is a slight chance of a late day thunderstorm, but most areas won’t see one.
Then tomorrow night, moist winds from the east will cause clouds to increase, and a few showers are possible along with some drizzle, and perhaps some fog with lows near 50.
But Saturday will be a cloudy and very cool day, with a few showers possible, along with some drizzle, but highs will struggle to reach 60, and will stay mainly in the chilly 50’s. So certainly not a great day weather-wise, and one of the coolest we have seen in a while.
However, the front that will come through tomorrow will move back north as a warm front during Sunday, and a big warm-up will begin. Sunday will be warmer, but the extent of the warmth will be dictated by how fast the warm front moves through. If it moves through quickly highs will reach well into the 80’s. However, right now I am taking a conservative approach and forecasting sunny skies with highs around 80. But tune in tomorrow to News 2 for any updates to Sunday’s forecast.
Monday will be very warm to even hot as highs reach well into the 80’s, and perhaps even the lower 90’s, with sunshine. But another front will approach late in the day, and a thunderstorm could occur.
Then highs will cool again by midweek into the 70’s with some sunshine, but also the risk a some isolated storms.
Mike
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Pleasant Through Friday, Then A Challenging Weekend Forecast
With the exception of Dawson County, where some wind damage occurred around Lexington as a result of last night’s thunderstorm activity, most of Greater Nebraska missed any severe weather as storms that developed passed by to the north over South Dakota, or to the south over Kansas. There were three tornado reports over extreme northwestern Kansas, and numerous large hail and strong wind reports in both Kansas and South Dakota.
Now that a cool front has is now to the south of the region, high pressure over North Dakota is gaining control of the weather, and skies have cleared and highs have reached the middle 70’s north to the middle 80’s south. A moderate breeze will begin to die down toward sunset.
Skies will be mostly clear tonight, and it will be cooler than last night with lows in the 40’s.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with a lighter wind, and highs will approach 80 in most areas, so a pleasant day overall.
Friday will be mainly sunny with highs once again near 80, but another cool front will be approaching from the north, and this could set off a late day thunderstorm.
This front will likely remain near or over Greater Nebraska through the weekend, and presents challenges to the weekend forecast. Behind the front, the temperatures will be quite chilly with highs in the 50’s and 60’s, but to the south of the front it will be warm to hot with highs in the 80’s and even the 90’s. The question is where does the front establish itself? Only a two hundred mile difference in where the front is located could be the difference between highs in the 50’s and 60’s versus highs in the 80’s, or even lower 90’s. If the front stalls right over Greater Nebraska, we could see a very large temperature gradient between north and south, possibly on the order of 30 degrees or more. In addition, because of the proximity of the front, isolated storms cannot be ruled out both weekend days.
So stay tuned to KNOP-TV for the latest weather forecasts for the weekend, which will become more fine tuned especially by Friday.
Mike
Now that a cool front has is now to the south of the region, high pressure over North Dakota is gaining control of the weather, and skies have cleared and highs have reached the middle 70’s north to the middle 80’s south. A moderate breeze will begin to die down toward sunset.
Skies will be mostly clear tonight, and it will be cooler than last night with lows in the 40’s.
Thursday will be mostly sunny with a lighter wind, and highs will approach 80 in most areas, so a pleasant day overall.
Friday will be mainly sunny with highs once again near 80, but another cool front will be approaching from the north, and this could set off a late day thunderstorm.
This front will likely remain near or over Greater Nebraska through the weekend, and presents challenges to the weekend forecast. Behind the front, the temperatures will be quite chilly with highs in the 50’s and 60’s, but to the south of the front it will be warm to hot with highs in the 80’s and even the 90’s. The question is where does the front establish itself? Only a two hundred mile difference in where the front is located could be the difference between highs in the 50’s and 60’s versus highs in the 80’s, or even lower 90’s. If the front stalls right over Greater Nebraska, we could see a very large temperature gradient between north and south, possibly on the order of 30 degrees or more. In addition, because of the proximity of the front, isolated storms cannot be ruled out both weekend days.
So stay tuned to KNOP-TV for the latest weather forecasts for the weekend, which will become more fine tuned especially by Friday.
Mike
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thunderstorms, Potentially Severe Overnight Tonight
After a very foggy start, clouds remained until early afternoon in many areas, but then the sun broke through and the afternoon was quite nice with highs in the 80’s.
But a combination of weather factors will likely produce scattered thunderstorms overnight tonight, some which may be strong to severe with large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps even an isolated tornado.
A nearly stationary front extends from northeastern Wyoming through northern Nebraska to southeastern Iowa. A dry-line extends from a low over central Wyoming into eastern Colorado, with another weak low over east-central Colorado. An upper trough is moving eastward from the Intermountain Region. All of these features, couples with a warm and moist southeast flow, will likely produce scattered storms over Greater Nebraska overnight, with some severe weather possible. Showers and thunderstorms are already developing over northeastern Colorado in the vicinity of the dry-line, and these will likely move eastward into Greater Nebraska later this evening.
Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies with lows near 60.
By Wednesday, a cool front will approach from the northwest and move through during the early afternoon. Isolated storms may accompany the front, especially during the morning hours. Otherwise, skies will be partly sunny and it will turn quite breezy with northwesterly winds gusting to 30mph during the afternoon. Highs will be in the 70’s.
The weather for the remainder of the week will be governed by another frontal system dropping down from the north. It appears this front will become nearly stationary over the Central Plains, but exactly where that happens will have a major effect on our weather from Friday through Monday. The front will separate much cooler air to the north from much warmer air to the south, and if the front sets up right over Nebraska there could be a very large difference in temperatures from north to south with highs perhaps in the 50’s and 60’s north and 80’s south. But if the front sets up to the north or south of the area, cooler or warmer temperatures than are currently predicted will occur. Additionally, the front could spark thunderstorms so stay tuned to later forecasts.
Mike
But a combination of weather factors will likely produce scattered thunderstorms overnight tonight, some which may be strong to severe with large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps even an isolated tornado.
A nearly stationary front extends from northeastern Wyoming through northern Nebraska to southeastern Iowa. A dry-line extends from a low over central Wyoming into eastern Colorado, with another weak low over east-central Colorado. An upper trough is moving eastward from the Intermountain Region. All of these features, couples with a warm and moist southeast flow, will likely produce scattered storms over Greater Nebraska overnight, with some severe weather possible. Showers and thunderstorms are already developing over northeastern Colorado in the vicinity of the dry-line, and these will likely move eastward into Greater Nebraska later this evening.
Otherwise, expect mostly cloudy skies with lows near 60.
By Wednesday, a cool front will approach from the northwest and move through during the early afternoon. Isolated storms may accompany the front, especially during the morning hours. Otherwise, skies will be partly sunny and it will turn quite breezy with northwesterly winds gusting to 30mph during the afternoon. Highs will be in the 70’s.
The weather for the remainder of the week will be governed by another frontal system dropping down from the north. It appears this front will become nearly stationary over the Central Plains, but exactly where that happens will have a major effect on our weather from Friday through Monday. The front will separate much cooler air to the north from much warmer air to the south, and if the front sets up right over Nebraska there could be a very large difference in temperatures from north to south with highs perhaps in the 50’s and 60’s north and 80’s south. But if the front sets up to the north or south of the area, cooler or warmer temperatures than are currently predicted will occur. Additionally, the front could spark thunderstorms so stay tuned to later forecasts.
Mike
Monday, September 13, 2010
Still Warm But With A Chance Of Storms
Beautiful late summer weather that has been with us since Friday will be interrupted the next couple of days by thunderstorms, especially later tomorrow into Wednesday.
A couple of fronts and situated over and just to the south of Nebraska are interacting with moisture streaming in from the southeast, and thunderstorms have been developing from northern Kansas northeastward into eastern Nebraska, and a few of them have been strong to severe with strong winds and large hail. Right now, it appears that the most widespread activity will remain over these same areas, but a few isolated storms could form over southern and eastern parts of our viewing area this evening into early tonight, and any storm that forms is capable of turning severe. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11pm CDT from Lincoln and Custer Counties south and east. Later tonight, the threat will end with partly cloudy skies and lows in the 50’s.
Tuesday will be partly sunny, breezy and still warm with highs in the 80’s, but thunderstorms will likely develop once again late in the afternoon and especially Tuesday night and into Wednesday as a strong disturbance in the upper levels approaches and interacts with fronts still in the area. Once again, any storm could turn severe. Lows tomorrow night will be near 60, with highs Wednesday around 80.
The front should finally press south of Greater Nebraska by Thursday, leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs a bit cooler, in the 70. But another front moving in from the northwest will approach by Friday and perhaps stall near or over the area, with possibly more unsettled weather for the weekend into early next week.
Mike
A couple of fronts and situated over and just to the south of Nebraska are interacting with moisture streaming in from the southeast, and thunderstorms have been developing from northern Kansas northeastward into eastern Nebraska, and a few of them have been strong to severe with strong winds and large hail. Right now, it appears that the most widespread activity will remain over these same areas, but a few isolated storms could form over southern and eastern parts of our viewing area this evening into early tonight, and any storm that forms is capable of turning severe. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11pm CDT from Lincoln and Custer Counties south and east. Later tonight, the threat will end with partly cloudy skies and lows in the 50’s.
Tuesday will be partly sunny, breezy and still warm with highs in the 80’s, but thunderstorms will likely develop once again late in the afternoon and especially Tuesday night and into Wednesday as a strong disturbance in the upper levels approaches and interacts with fronts still in the area. Once again, any storm could turn severe. Lows tomorrow night will be near 60, with highs Wednesday around 80.
The front should finally press south of Greater Nebraska by Thursday, leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs a bit cooler, in the 70. But another front moving in from the northwest will approach by Friday and perhaps stall near or over the area, with possibly more unsettled weather for the weekend into early next week.
Mike
Friday, September 10, 2010
A Beautiful Late Summer Weekend
Perfect football weather for local teams this evening as a cold front has passed through Greater Nebraska, and northwesterly winds have ushered in much drier conditions, allowing highs to reach the lower 80’s in many areas.
Expect skies to be mainly clear tonight, and winds which are breezy this evening will slacken overnight. Lows will bottom out in the cooler middle 40’s, so a cooler but comfortable night overall.
Then as high pressure moving in from the West remains in control all weekend, both Saturday and Sunday will feature deep, blue skies, light winds, and highs in the lower and middle 80’s. So very pleasant late summer weather and perfect for all outdoor activities.
Saturday night will be clear and pleasant with lows around 50.
The nice weather will stick around on Monday with sunshine and highs in the 80’s.
The next chance of showers and thunderstorms will come by the middle of next week as a series of fronts and disturbances approaches. Highs will fall back a bit into the 70’s, but no really cool weather is foreseen.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mike
Expect skies to be mainly clear tonight, and winds which are breezy this evening will slacken overnight. Lows will bottom out in the cooler middle 40’s, so a cooler but comfortable night overall.
Then as high pressure moving in from the West remains in control all weekend, both Saturday and Sunday will feature deep, blue skies, light winds, and highs in the lower and middle 80’s. So very pleasant late summer weather and perfect for all outdoor activities.
Saturday night will be clear and pleasant with lows around 50.
The nice weather will stick around on Monday with sunshine and highs in the 80’s.
The next chance of showers and thunderstorms will come by the middle of next week as a series of fronts and disturbances approaches. Highs will fall back a bit into the 70’s, but no really cool weather is foreseen.
Enjoy the weekend!
Mike
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Continued Unsettled Through Friday Morning, Then A Beautiful Weekend
Clouds, fog and mist today didn’t allow highs to get much above the lower 70’s in most areas. And these conditions will continue tonight, with the addition of a few thunderstorms, especially over the Sandhills.
A moist southeasterly wind flow that has tapped moisture from what was Tropical Storm Hermine, now located over northeast Oklahoma and moving eastward, will continue to keep skies mainly overcast with some fog and mist. But a trough currently extending from the extreme Western Panhandle Nebraska southward into eastern Colorado will begin to move eastward tonight, and will increase the risk of showers and thunderstorms. The risk will be highest over the Sandhills but anyone could see a shower or storm, especially before midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60’s with breezy conditions early that will diminish some by morning.
Friday will start with clouds, fog and mist, and perhaps a shower or storm over the Sandhills, but skies will begin to clear by afternoon, and after the passage of a cool front, it will become quite breezy again with northwesterly winds gusting to 30mph. Highs will approach 80 in most areas.
Football weather for tomorrow evening will be good with mainly clear skies, winds beginning to diminish a bit, and temperatures in the middle 70’s which will drop into the 60’s after sunset. There may be some residual wetness on the field, but no new precipitation is expected.
Then both days of the weekend look beautiful with sunny skies and highs around and into the 80’s as high pressure builds in from the west.
Mike
A moist southeasterly wind flow that has tapped moisture from what was Tropical Storm Hermine, now located over northeast Oklahoma and moving eastward, will continue to keep skies mainly overcast with some fog and mist. But a trough currently extending from the extreme Western Panhandle Nebraska southward into eastern Colorado will begin to move eastward tonight, and will increase the risk of showers and thunderstorms. The risk will be highest over the Sandhills but anyone could see a shower or storm, especially before midnight. Lows will be in the lower 60’s with breezy conditions early that will diminish some by morning.
Friday will start with clouds, fog and mist, and perhaps a shower or storm over the Sandhills, but skies will begin to clear by afternoon, and after the passage of a cool front, it will become quite breezy again with northwesterly winds gusting to 30mph. Highs will approach 80 in most areas.
Football weather for tomorrow evening will be good with mainly clear skies, winds beginning to diminish a bit, and temperatures in the middle 70’s which will drop into the 60’s after sunset. There may be some residual wetness on the field, but no new precipitation is expected.
Then both days of the weekend look beautiful with sunny skies and highs around and into the 80’s as high pressure builds in from the west.
Mike
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Unsettled Through Friday Morning, Then A Beautiful Weekend
Clouds and sun battled for control today, with only a few light showers being reported and mainly over eastern areas this morning. A front is basically stalled over the area, with western and southern areas to its south and eastern and northern areas to its north. Highs reached well into the 80’s in most areas to the south and west of the front, but Broken Bow and Valentine remained to the east and north of the front, and highs remained in the 70’s due to more cloud cover. It was a bit more humid as well.
Showers and thunderstorms developed over Colorado earlier this afternoon and are now moving through southwestern parts of Greater Nebraska, and showers and storms can be expected at least through midnight as a disturbance passes through. Then, some fog may develop later tonight as lows drop into the mild 60’s. It will remain breezy with southerly winds gusting to 30mph, but the winds will slacken a bit later tonight.
Thursday will dawn with perhaps some patchy morning fog, then some sun will try to break through the clouds, and there could be an isolated afternoon storm as highs approach 80. It will be breezy again with southeasterly winds gusting to 30mph.
Thursday night, a strong disturbance will pass to the north over the Dakotas, and a cool front will approach from the west. As a result, more showers and storms can be expected, which should be more concentrated over northern areas which will be closer to the disturbance riding eastward to our north. Lows once again will remain in the mild 60’s, with continued breezy conditions.
By Friday, the cool front will have moved through most of Greater Nebraska, and after any lingering showers and storms during the morning, skies will begin to clear during the afternoon as highs approach 80. It will remain breezy but this time with drier northwesterly winds.
The weekend looks beautiful with sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the 80’s.
Mike
Showers and thunderstorms developed over Colorado earlier this afternoon and are now moving through southwestern parts of Greater Nebraska, and showers and storms can be expected at least through midnight as a disturbance passes through. Then, some fog may develop later tonight as lows drop into the mild 60’s. It will remain breezy with southerly winds gusting to 30mph, but the winds will slacken a bit later tonight.
Thursday will dawn with perhaps some patchy morning fog, then some sun will try to break through the clouds, and there could be an isolated afternoon storm as highs approach 80. It will be breezy again with southeasterly winds gusting to 30mph.
Thursday night, a strong disturbance will pass to the north over the Dakotas, and a cool front will approach from the west. As a result, more showers and storms can be expected, which should be more concentrated over northern areas which will be closer to the disturbance riding eastward to our north. Lows once again will remain in the mild 60’s, with continued breezy conditions.
By Friday, the cool front will have moved through most of Greater Nebraska, and after any lingering showers and storms during the morning, skies will begin to clear during the afternoon as highs approach 80. It will remain breezy but this time with drier northwesterly winds.
The weekend looks beautiful with sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the 80’s.
Mike
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Warming Up And A Bit Unsettled
This morning’s frosty temperatures will not be repeated anytime soon. The low of 34 in North Platte early this morning broke the old record of 35 set way back in 1898. By afternoon, sunshine and a southerly wind helped boost temperatures well into the 70’s to around 80 in most areas.
After clear skies early, some clouds will roll in later tonight, and morning lows will only dip to around 50.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, and moisture will increases on southerly winds, partly due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine which will be passing by to our south and east over the next couple of days. Some isolated thunderstorms are a possibility at just about anytime with highs around 80. It will also be breezy with winds gusting to 30mph.
Wednesday night and Thursday will be mainly cloudy, and as moisture continues to increase, some fog is possible late at night and into Thursday morning. There is just the slight chance of a shower or storm with lows only dropping to near 60, and highs Thursday around 80.
As low pressure passes to our north over the Dakotas Thursday night and Friday, it will drag a front through Greater Nebraska. This front will likely set off showers and thunderstorms, with the best chances to the west and north as those areas will be closer to the northern disturbance. Lows will be near 60 and highs will be near 80 once again.
By the weekend, high pressure will build in from the west, and we can expect sunny and pleasant conditions both weekend days with highs in the lower to middle 80’s.
Mike
After clear skies early, some clouds will roll in later tonight, and morning lows will only dip to around 50.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, and moisture will increases on southerly winds, partly due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine which will be passing by to our south and east over the next couple of days. Some isolated thunderstorms are a possibility at just about anytime with highs around 80. It will also be breezy with winds gusting to 30mph.
Wednesday night and Thursday will be mainly cloudy, and as moisture continues to increase, some fog is possible late at night and into Thursday morning. There is just the slight chance of a shower or storm with lows only dropping to near 60, and highs Thursday around 80.
As low pressure passes to our north over the Dakotas Thursday night and Friday, it will drag a front through Greater Nebraska. This front will likely set off showers and thunderstorms, with the best chances to the west and north as those areas will be closer to the northern disturbance. Lows will be near 60 and highs will be near 80 once again.
By the weekend, high pressure will build in from the west, and we can expect sunny and pleasant conditions both weekend days with highs in the lower to middle 80’s.
Mike
Monday, September 6, 2010
Winds Diminish Tonight, But Frosty Lows Likely
Gusty winds over 40mph and in some cases approaching 50mph will begin to diminish later this evening, and lighter winds and clear skies will lead to frosty, and possibly record lows by tomorrow morning.
The winds today were caused by a tight pressure gradient between potent low pressure over South Dakota, and high pressure building in from the Pacific Northwest. As the low moves eastward toward the western Great Lakes, the pressure gradient will relax, and clear skies, dry air, and light winds will allow temperatures to rapidly fall later tonight. The coldest readings will occur over portions of the Panhandle and the Platte River Valley where lows in the lower 30’s are likely. For this reason, a Frost Advisory is in effect from 4AM to 10AM CT tomorrow. The record low for North Platte is 35 degrees set way back in 1898, so if the temperature reaches the forecasted low of 33, a new record will be established.
The high will then move right over Nebraska Tuesday before moving to the east later in the day. This will eventually allow winds to turn to a more southerly direction, allowing warmer air to begin flowing northward into Greater Nebraska. Highs Tuesday will reach the upper 70’s under bright, sunny skies with a light breeze.
By Wednesday, southerly winds will allow a bit more moisture to work into the region, and a frontal system nearby could spark some isolated thunderstorms, especially over northern areas which will be closer to disturbances passing through the Northern Plains. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy from Wednesday through Friday, and the chance for isolated storms will continue through Friday with highs mainly in the lower 80’s.
Mike
The winds today were caused by a tight pressure gradient between potent low pressure over South Dakota, and high pressure building in from the Pacific Northwest. As the low moves eastward toward the western Great Lakes, the pressure gradient will relax, and clear skies, dry air, and light winds will allow temperatures to rapidly fall later tonight. The coldest readings will occur over portions of the Panhandle and the Platte River Valley where lows in the lower 30’s are likely. For this reason, a Frost Advisory is in effect from 4AM to 10AM CT tomorrow. The record low for North Platte is 35 degrees set way back in 1898, so if the temperature reaches the forecasted low of 33, a new record will be established.
The high will then move right over Nebraska Tuesday before moving to the east later in the day. This will eventually allow winds to turn to a more southerly direction, allowing warmer air to begin flowing northward into Greater Nebraska. Highs Tuesday will reach the upper 70’s under bright, sunny skies with a light breeze.
By Wednesday, southerly winds will allow a bit more moisture to work into the region, and a frontal system nearby could spark some isolated thunderstorms, especially over northern areas which will be closer to disturbances passing through the Northern Plains. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy from Wednesday through Friday, and the chance for isolated storms will continue through Friday with highs mainly in the lower 80’s.
Mike
Friday, September 3, 2010
Warm Saturday, Hot Sunday, Then Some Changes For Labor Day
Temperatures this morning started out in the chilly upper 30’s and lower 40’s in most areas, but sunshine helped warm readings into the middle to upper 70’s this afternoon. And we will still have one more very chilly night before a major warm-up, and by Sunday it will feel very much like summer again.
Tonight will be clear with lows falling into the lower 40’s.
Then Saturday will be bright and sunny, and a light southerly wind will quickly boost temperatures into the middle to upper 80’s by late afternoon. Low humidity will make it quite pleasant for any outdoor activities.
Saturday night will be clear and comfortable with lows around 50.
Then on Sunday, a southwesterly breeze coupled with lots of sun will raise temperatures well into the 90’s in many areas, and even a few upper 90’s are possible. In addition, low humidity and breezy conditions could raise the fire weather threat, so stay tuned.
Unfortunately, it is necessary to make some changes to the forecast for Labor Day Monday. A cool front that originally looked like it would not move through Greater Nebraska until the afternoon and evening on Monday now looks like it will move through Sunday night into Monday morning. This will cause three changes to the forecast. First, I now need to introduce a very slight chance of a thunderstorm for overnight Sunday into Monday morning. However, because the air will still be quite dry, the risk will be very minimal. Second, highs will be cooler and probably stay in the 70’s in many areas. Third, and probably most important, it will be quite windy with winds gusting up and over 35mph at times. So some outdoor plans may be affected, especially because of the cooler temperatures and the windy conditions.
Stay tuned to KNOP-TV and log into KNOPNEWS2.COM for the latest weather over the long weekend. Regardless of the weather, enjoy the holiday!
Mike
Tonight will be clear with lows falling into the lower 40’s.
Then Saturday will be bright and sunny, and a light southerly wind will quickly boost temperatures into the middle to upper 80’s by late afternoon. Low humidity will make it quite pleasant for any outdoor activities.
Saturday night will be clear and comfortable with lows around 50.
Then on Sunday, a southwesterly breeze coupled with lots of sun will raise temperatures well into the 90’s in many areas, and even a few upper 90’s are possible. In addition, low humidity and breezy conditions could raise the fire weather threat, so stay tuned.
Unfortunately, it is necessary to make some changes to the forecast for Labor Day Monday. A cool front that originally looked like it would not move through Greater Nebraska until the afternoon and evening on Monday now looks like it will move through Sunday night into Monday morning. This will cause three changes to the forecast. First, I now need to introduce a very slight chance of a thunderstorm for overnight Sunday into Monday morning. However, because the air will still be quite dry, the risk will be very minimal. Second, highs will be cooler and probably stay in the 70’s in many areas. Third, and probably most important, it will be quite windy with winds gusting up and over 35mph at times. So some outdoor plans may be affected, especially because of the cooler temperatures and the windy conditions.
Stay tuned to KNOP-TV and log into KNOPNEWS2.COM for the latest weather over the long weekend. Regardless of the weather, enjoy the holiday!
Mike
Thursday, September 2, 2010
A Chilly Night Tonight But Then A Gradual Warm-up
We will enjoy lots of sunshine and clear skies from now through Labor Day. But first, we will enjoy a chilly, and in some localized cases, a frosty night.
High pressure pushing eastward from the Pacific Northwest will control our weather through Sunday before a frontal system begins to approach from the north and west on Monday. Skies will be clear or become clear over Greater Nebraska tonight, and with diminishing winds and a very dry airmass in place, this will set the stage for temperatures to drop quickly. Lows by sunrise tomorrow will range from the middle 30’s to lower 40’s, with the lower readings most likely over the Panhandle and Platte River Valley. Some of the coldest areas could even see a bit of frost, though with warm ground conditions any frost is expected to be light and not widespread.
Friday will dawn sunny and chilly, but the sunshine will warm temperatures quickly into the 70’s, and well into the 70’s in some cases, and with light winds it should be a very pleasant day.
Friday night will still be chilly with clear skies and lows in the 40's.
Then Saturday will feel more like late summer with clear, sunny skies and highs from the middle 80’s to around 90.
Sunday will be a hot and breezy day with bright sunshine and highs into the 90’s, and perhaps well into the 90’s in some areas.
Then Monday should still be mainly sunny and quite warm with highs in the 80’s to near 90. There is a chance of thunderstorms Monday night as a front works its way through the region.
Mike
High pressure pushing eastward from the Pacific Northwest will control our weather through Sunday before a frontal system begins to approach from the north and west on Monday. Skies will be clear or become clear over Greater Nebraska tonight, and with diminishing winds and a very dry airmass in place, this will set the stage for temperatures to drop quickly. Lows by sunrise tomorrow will range from the middle 30’s to lower 40’s, with the lower readings most likely over the Panhandle and Platte River Valley. Some of the coldest areas could even see a bit of frost, though with warm ground conditions any frost is expected to be light and not widespread.
Friday will dawn sunny and chilly, but the sunshine will warm temperatures quickly into the 70’s, and well into the 70’s in some cases, and with light winds it should be a very pleasant day.
Friday night will still be chilly with clear skies and lows in the 40's.
Then Saturday will feel more like late summer with clear, sunny skies and highs from the middle 80’s to around 90.
Sunday will be a hot and breezy day with bright sunshine and highs into the 90’s, and perhaps well into the 90’s in some areas.
Then Monday should still be mainly sunny and quite warm with highs in the 80’s to near 90. There is a chance of thunderstorms Monday night as a front works its way through the region.
Mike
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Isolated Storms Overnight, Then Sunshine Rules Through The Holiday Weekend
After a cluster of storms moved across southern parts of the viewing areas very early this morning, the day as a while turned out nice with sunshine and highs in the 80’s. Although I expected skies to be partly to mostly cloudy with more widespread thunderstorm activity during the afternoon, the clouds and storms did not materialize. Part of the reason likely was that this morning’s cluster of storms stabilized the atmosphere enough to preclude development.
However, a dryline over the Nebraska Panhandle and a cool front approaching from the northwest will likely produce isolated thunderstorms overnight, and a couple of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and large hail. Skies will be partly cloudy with lows in the 50’s.
But the front will push to our south by morning, allowing high pressure to build in from the Northwest, and Thursday will feature increasing amounts of sunshine, but highs will only crest into the 70’s. It will be quite windy also with gusts up and over 35mph at times.
Then Thursday night will be quite chilly with clear skies, diminishing winds, and dry air allowing temperatures to drop quickly, and lows will bottom out in the lower 40’s, and even some 30’s in some areas. Some light frost is even possible but if it occurs it should be localized and not too widespread.
Friday will still be a pleasant day with sunshine and highs in the 70’s with light winds.
The long Labor Day weekend is looking sunny and warmer after another chilly start Saturday morning, with highs warming into the 80’s Saturday, and the 90’s Sunday and Monday, so summer will return for the unofficial end of the season after our brief spell of cooler weather.
Mike
However, a dryline over the Nebraska Panhandle and a cool front approaching from the northwest will likely produce isolated thunderstorms overnight, and a couple of these storms could be strong to severe with damaging winds and large hail. Skies will be partly cloudy with lows in the 50’s.
But the front will push to our south by morning, allowing high pressure to build in from the Northwest, and Thursday will feature increasing amounts of sunshine, but highs will only crest into the 70’s. It will be quite windy also with gusts up and over 35mph at times.
Then Thursday night will be quite chilly with clear skies, diminishing winds, and dry air allowing temperatures to drop quickly, and lows will bottom out in the lower 40’s, and even some 30’s in some areas. Some light frost is even possible but if it occurs it should be localized and not too widespread.
Friday will still be a pleasant day with sunshine and highs in the 70’s with light winds.
The long Labor Day weekend is looking sunny and warmer after another chilly start Saturday morning, with highs warming into the 80’s Saturday, and the 90’s Sunday and Monday, so summer will return for the unofficial end of the season after our brief spell of cooler weather.
Mike
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