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Regional Hourly Observations For CRAWFORD County

SWR not available
 Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 54 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, thunderstorms central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. There is patchy fog central. Winds are variable at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 25 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. Winds are from the south at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at Rogers.

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 CRAWFORD County,AR 

459 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.
TORNADO.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Far Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
ONSET  Ongoing.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
RISK  Elevated.
AREA  Far Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
ONSET  Ongoing.

SIGNIFICANT WINDS.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET  Ongoing.

DISCUSSION  
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon 
along a cold front that will continue to sweep southeast across 
the area. A few of these storms will likely become severe, with 
large hail and damaging winds being the main severe weather 
threats. A very low but non-zero tornado threat may also develop 
across far eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. The severe 
weather threat is expected to end by near or shortly after sunset.

Gusty north winds will follow the passage of the cold front, with
gusts over 30 miles an hour possible across parts of northeast
Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT  
Activation of the Regional Spotter Network Likely.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.
FRIDAY  Thunderstorm Potential.
SATURDAY  Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Potential.
SUNDAY  No Hazards.
MONDAY  Thunderstorm and High Wind Potential.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY  Thunderstorm Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION  
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to redevelop across
mainly southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas late Friday
through Saturday as the frontal boundary stalls to the south of 
the area. Additional thunderstorm chances will return late Monday
night and Tuesday as another cold front moves into the area.
Unsettled weather is then expected to persist through at least 
the middle of next week.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CRAWFORD County, Arkansas
904 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 50. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
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. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 30 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 
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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 

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.710000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:31 EDT Set 20:45 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:06 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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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