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Regional Hourly Observations For CLARK County
1200 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ARKADELPHIA CLOUDY 65 64 97 CALM 30.12S CAMDEN PTCLDY 66 66 100 CALM 30.10R TEXARKANA PTCLDY 69 65 86 E5 30.08S MAGNOLIA CLOUDY 64 64 100 CALM 30.08S FOG EL DORADO CLOUDY 66 65 96 CALM 30.10F DE QUEEN PTCLDY 66 63 90 NE3 30.07R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 65 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 39 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 CLARK County,AR

151 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and Tonight A few thunderstorms are possible across portions of central and southern Arkansas this evening. Thunderstorm chances will increase over the state tonight as a warm front begins to lift northward across the region. While a few strong storms are possible, organized severe weather is not expected. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact the area later this week and this weekend. All modes of severe weather will be possible, but there remains uncertainty regarding the time and extent of the activity. Some parts of the state may have to contend with locally heavy rainfall as well. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CLARK County, Arkansas
1050 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy late this evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 inch.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
MONDAY
Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 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 afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 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 APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below 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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