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Regional Hourly Observations For CLAY County
800 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS JONESBORO SUNNY 62 53 72 N8 30.13R NEWPORT SUNNY 61 57 87 N7 30.13R WALNUT RIDGE SUNNY 59 57 93 N9 30.14R BLYTHEVILLE SUNNY 62 54 74 N10 30.11R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 68 degrees central, and near 65 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast 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 70 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at Highfill.

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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 CLAY County
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7-Day Forecast For CLAY County, Arkansas
309 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Windy and not as cool with highs around 80. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Windy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Windy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 80. 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 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 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
Wednesday April 24, 2024 the 115th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.370000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:25 EDT Set 20:49 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:00 EDT Ends 21:15 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 24TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel) ...1908... Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143 persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1925... Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees). (NWS Louisville) ...1980... Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages were later released on January 20, 1981. ...2005... The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and central Kentucky include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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