Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Hastings, NE

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Hastings NE
640 PM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Sprinkles will be possible this evenings for the southwestern
  portion of the area.

- Near to above normal temperatures return to the region
  Thursday and Friday.

- Small chances for precipitation will be possible Friday and Saturday.
  Better chances (20-50%) will be possible from Sunday evening
  through Monday evening.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 401 PM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

Clouds have cleared out over the past several hours, leaving clear
skies across the region.  Visible satellite imagery shows a wide
swath of melting snow extending through south central Nebraska this
afternoon.  For the rest of today, temperatures will continue to
struggle into the upper 30s to low 40s for much of south central
Nebraska.  North central Kansas will reach the 40s, with a few low
50s not out of the question.

This evening, a few sprinkles cannot be entirely ruled out over the
western and southwestern portions of the area.  Overnight lows will
be primarily in the 20s.  A few models are pointing to the potential
for some fog across portions of the area.  Light to slightly
southwest winds would be favorable for fog potential; however, it
feels like the models might be overcompensating for snowmelt, so
have held off on any mention for the moment.

A ridge moves over the region Thursday and Friday, with warmer
temperatures expected.  Temps will be hampered slightly tomorrow
afternoon by lingering snowpack in the northern and northwestern
portions of the area; however, near to above normal high
temperatures will be in place for most areas (mid to upper 50s).
Lows will be primarily in the 30s.  A weak mid level trough moves
across central Nebraska Friday evening, bringing low pops (10-20%)
to the area in the evening and overnight hours.

Another chance for precipitation will come Saturday evening/Sunday
morning, with a better chance Sunday evening through Monday evening.
 This will be due to split flow over the western CONUS and the
northern split bringing a trough through the area. Rain and possibly
snow will be possible with this system as it moves through the
region.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 634 PM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

The wind will die down after sunset this evening and then will
generally remain light at around 10 kts or less out of the
southwest through Thursday morning. We do expect the wind to
become more southerly and increase a bit Thursday afternoon, but
should still be lighter than 15kts most of the time. Will carry
VFR ceilings and visibility for now, but can not completely rule
out (10-20%) of MVFR ceilings/visbility within an hour or two
either side of sunrise.

&&

.GID WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NE...None.
KS...None.

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Wekesser
AVIATION...Wesely


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