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Regional Hourly Observations For FRANKLIN County

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 83 degrees north, near 79 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are fair north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 71 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 73 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 9 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph with gusts at 20 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 86 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 64 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 FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN County, Arkansas
518 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024


SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 126 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then showers and thunderstorms likely this evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Cooler with lows around 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. 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 in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 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 with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 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. Lows around 50.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 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 with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. 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 

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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