Drew County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For DREW County
800 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PINE BLUFF CLOUDY 60 50 69 NE8 30.10R STUTTGART CLOUDY 59 52 77 NE10 30.10F MONTICELLO CLOUDY 60 54 80 VRB5 30.07S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 63 degrees north, near 60 degrees central, and near 61 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the east at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Flippin. The lowest temperature is 46 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 DREW County,AR

253 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front that continues to push through portions of central and southeastern Arkansas. While widepsread severe is not expected, damaging winds and hail remain the primary threat through the early morning hours. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday 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. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DREW County, Arkansas
450 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
SATURDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Average rainfall 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Average rainfall 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows in the lower 60s. 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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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