Baxter County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For BAXTER County
400 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BATESVILLE LGT RAIN 56 N/A N/A E8 30.12F FLIPPIN CLOUDY 54 52 94 E6 30.09F FOG MTN HOME LGT RAIN 53 51 93 SE9 30.08F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 81 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 84 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at .

Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BAXTER County,AR
435 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Tonight Showers and a few thunderstorms will remain possible this evening and overnight mainly across northern sections of the area. While the threat for severe weather looks to remain limited a strong to briefly severe thunderstorm could be seen overnight. Some locally heavy rainfall may also be seen with the strongest storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will impact the area through the upcoming weekend and into early next week. All modes of severe weather will be possible, but there remains some uncertainty regarding the overall timing and extent of the activity. Locally heavy rainfall will become an increasing concern heading into the weekend as well, along with the potential for localized flash flooding. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BAXTER County, Arkansas
350 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly early. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent. Average rainfall 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas ARKANSAS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:24 EDT Set 20:50 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:58 EDT Ends 21:16 EDT Calculations made for central point in the state. Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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