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Regional Hourly Observations For CRAIGHEAD County
500 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS JONESBORO PTCLDY 61 57 87 CALM 30.05S NEWPORT MOCLDY 58 56 93 N3 30.07R WALNUT RIDGE CLOUDY 60 60 100 NW5 30.07R BLYTHEVILLE MOCLDY 60 55 83 CALM 30.05R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 66 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are fog north, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile north. Winds are calm north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to fog. Winds are from the southwest 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 47 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 CRAIGHEAD County
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7-Day Forecast For CRAIGHEAD County, Arkansas
309 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy and not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Windy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 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 and breezy. Lows in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with 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 a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. 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
Partly cloudy with 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 and thunderstorms 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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