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Regional Hourly Observations For CLEBURNE County

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 58 degrees north, near 74 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. Winds are from the north at 8 mph with gusts at 25 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 79 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at Rogers.

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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 CLEBURNE County,AR 

200 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead
of a cold front across portions of northern and western Arkansas 
this afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could become 
severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts the main threats. 
These storms will continue to move southeast across the state 
through the overnight hours, the severe weather threat will slowly
diminish over time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Occasional rain and thunderstorms will be in the forecast through
Sunday. Severe weather is not expected and only locally heavy 
rainfall is possible, generally across southwest portions of the
state.

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7-Day Forecast For CLEBURNE County, Arkansas
406 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Much cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas 
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....  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 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.360000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:32 EDT Set 20:44 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:07 EDT Ends 21:10 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 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)


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