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Regional Hourly Observations For FULTON County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 66 degrees north, near 79 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are rain north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. There is patchy fog north. Winds are from the south at 7 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to rain. Winds are from the south at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Pine Bluff. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at .


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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 FULTON County,AR

310 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of western,
northwestern, and northern Arkansas later this afternoon and
evening. Some storms will likely become strong to severe, and all
severe weather hazards will be possible. Some locally heavy
rainfall will be possible as well, and some isolated flooding
issues may arise. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue
across the forecast area through this weekend and into early next
week. All modes of severe weather will be possible, but there 
remains some uncertainty regarding the overall timing and extent 
of the activity, particularly on Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall 
will continue to be a concern through the weekend as well, along 
with the potential for flash flooding.

 Spotter Information Statement  

Spotter Activation May Be Needed Later This Afternoon and Evening.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For FULTON County, Arkansas
450 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TONIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/2 to 1 inch.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

MONDAY
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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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

Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 14.010000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:23 EDT Set 20:51 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:57 EDT Ends 21:16 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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


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