Drought in Nebraska, August 1 to 31, 2022

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1249 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 335 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

H5 analysis from earlier this morning had an elongated area of
high pressure, which extended from northern Nevada, east southeast
toward Texas, then east toward Georgia and South Carolina. Closed
low pressure was of the coast of northern California. Further
east, a tandem of shortwave troughs were noted. The first was over
southern Manitoba and a second was noted over Indiana. In
association with the elongated area of high pressure, weaker
shortwaves were noted over Oklahoma and southern Wyoming. At the
surface, a weak frontal boundary had pushed south through the
northern half of the forecast area. This feature has pretty much
stalled along a line from Lewellen to Broken Bow. With the
exception of some "agitated" cu and altocu along this frontal
boundary, skies were mainly clear across the forecast area this
afternoon. There was some smoke off to the west of North Platte
this afternoon. This was in association with the fires south of
Scottsbluff. Readings as of 3 PM CT, ranged from 88 at Broken Bow
to 98 at Ogallala.

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.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Monday night)
Issued at 335 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

Precipitation chances are the main forecast challenge in the near
term. For tonight into Monday morning, there are two areas of
concern for thunderstorms the first is along the frontal boundary
this evening, and the second is across north central Nebraska
later tonight. For the first area: The latest CAMS continue to
indicate isolated storm initiation INVOF the front, in the 4 to 6
PM CT time frame and feel confident enough to continue to mention
this in this forecast package. As for the severe threat, wasn't
overly impressed with the degree and coverage of severe storms
early this evening. Initial severe mode appeared to be strong
winds given the decent amount of DCAPE present this evening. Upon
further investigation, feel there is some threat of large hail
there as well. Mid level-H700 computed capes are 1500 J/KG around
00z this evening INVOF the front. This coupled with deep layer
shear of 25-30 KTS should be ample to support some large hail.
With this in mind, will add the hail threat to the latest HWO to
go out this afternoon. The threat for storms in SW Nebraska should
end by early evening. Later tonight, additional thunderstorms
(second area) could form along a corridor from Sheridan county,
east southeast to Holt and Wheeler counties. Mid level warm air
advection will increase overnight across northern Nebraska. At the
same time, a weak shortwave will approach north central Nebraska
and southern South Dakota. This may lead to the development of
elevated storms tonight into Monday morning. Given the late night
timing, some gusty winds could occur INVOF thunderstorms, however,
the severe threat with this activity appears minimal. On Monday,
the frontal boundary will track to the northeast as a warm front
becoming oriented over the eastern portion of the forecast area.
The threat for thunderstorms will increase INOVF the boundary
Monday afternoon with the greatest threat east of highway 83.
Severe parameters appear more favorable for severe storms Monday
afternoon/evening. Deep layer shear is stronger Tuesday afternoon
in the northeastern forecast area and SB Capes of 3000-4000 J/KG
are forecast along a corridor from Eastern Custer county, north
northwest into Brown and northeastern Cherry county. Elevated CAPE
is also decent (1500-2500J/KG) Tuesday afternoon in the same
general area. That being said, the large hail threat seems more
favorable Monday night compared to this afternoon's setup.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 335 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

Tuesday will be very hot with widespread 100's forecast across
the area. A frontal boundary will approach the SD/NE border by
early Tuesday evening. In advance of this feature, deeply mixed
conditions are expected with southwesterly winds extending up to
above 600mb Tuesday afternoon. Forecast soundings spell this out
with unidirectional winds up to this level. Forecast dew points
are in the upper 40s to middle 50s Tuesday afternoon, and this
lends further support to readings in the lower 100s. For the
temperature forecast Tuesday, utilized the NBM guidance which was
in the 80+ percentile for highs. Given the synoptic setup south of
the approaching front Tuesday, the NBM forecast seems to be on
track. On Tuesday night, the frontal boundary will pass through
the area, bringing some relief from the heat and increased
precipitation chances across the area. After Tuesday night, mainly
dry conditions are expected through the end of the week. Ridging
will build back into the Rockies then Central Plains by late week
with temperatures rising back to near 100 Friday and Saturday. The
next threat for precipitation will arrive Saturday night into
Sunday as the ridge is suppressed by a northern stream wave and
surface FROPA.

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.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday night)
Issued at 1233 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022

VFR conditions are expected to continue through the end of the TAF
period. Guidance is continuing to signal that some elevated
showers/storms are possible near KVTN around sunrise. Given this,
VCTS has been included at KVTN for a few hours during the early
morning. Winds will stay variable and light through the early
morning hours and increase through the early afternoon. Wind
gusts up to 20 kts are possible across the region however, no
significant impact to aircraft operations from the wind is
expected. There is a possibility for thunderstorms tonight some
of which may produce gusty winds, impacting primarily north
central Nebraska.

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.LBF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
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SYNOPSIS...Buttler
SHORT TERM...Buttler
LONG TERM...Buttler
AVIATION...Viken

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
206 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

NEZ004>010-022>029-035>038-056>059-069>071-094-011915-
Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-
Grant-Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-
Logan-Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
206 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022 /106 PM MDT Sun Jul 31 2022/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and
north central Nebraska.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

Isolated strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and
evening across southwest into central Nebraska ahead of a cold
front. The primary hazards are strong winds, large hail, and
frequent lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

Additional isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible
Monday afternoon and evening primarily along and east of Highway
83. Some storms may produce strong winds, large hail, and frequent
lightning.

Heat indices near or above 100 degrees are possible on Tuesday
across most of western and north central Nebraska. The area with
the highest risk is generally along and east of Highway 83.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
719 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

NEZ070-010045-
Hayes NE-
719 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Hayes County
through 745 PM CDT...

At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hayes Center. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts over 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hayes Center and Hayes Center State Wildlife Management Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4056 10119 4068 10108 4057 10082 4044 10095
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 328DEG 1KT 4055 10099

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Sporer

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
809 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

NEZ059-070-010200-
Hayes NE-Lincoln NE-
809 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Lincoln
and eastern Hayes Counties through 900 PM CDT...

At 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dickens to near Hayes Center. Movement was
southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hayes Center, Marengo and Hayes Center State Wildlife Management
Area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 4076 10079 4035 10079 4043 10116 4087 10115
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 293DEG 14KT 4078 10107 4048 10107

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Sporer

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service North Platte NE
851 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

NEZ059-010215-
Lincoln NE-
851 PM CDT Sun Jul 31 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lincoln
County through 915 PM CDT...

At 851 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, or near North Platte. This storm
was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
North Platte, North Platte Airport and Lake Maloney State Recreation
Area.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 170 and 181.
 Highway 83 between mile markers 72 and 83.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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LAT...LON 4095 10076 4101 10096 4115 10091 4114 10066
TIME...MOT...LOC 0151Z 192DEG 3KT 4106 10085

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Sporer