Nebraska Breaks Four Weather Records in a Day
Summary
Multiple locations in Nebraska set new record high temperatures on January 4, as reported by the National Weather Service. The warm weather led to concerns about the risk of fires in western Nebraska. Meanwhile, a winter storm warning was issued for several other U.S. states.Key Facts
- Record high temperatures were recorded in North Platte, Valentine, Broken Bow, and Imperial, Nebraska on January 4.
- North Platte hit 71 degrees, breaking a record from 1989.
- Valentine reached 67 degrees, surpassing a record from 1935.
- Broken Bow recorded 71 degrees, breaking a record from 1898.
- Imperial's temperature rose to 70 degrees, passing a 1956 record.
- The warm weather posed a risk of fires in western Nebraska.
- A large ridge in the jet stream contributed to the warm temperatures.
- The NWS issued winter storm warnings for states like Washington, Oregon, and Montana.
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