Garland County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For GARLAND County
200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

REMAINDER OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SEARCY CLOUDY 62 59 90 N14G20 30.01R HOT SPRINGS LGT RAIN 70 61 73 NW8 29.98R RUSSELLVILLE CLOUDY 62 51 67 N7 30.02R CLINTON CLOUDY 57 54 88 VRB5G14 30.05R

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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 GARLAND County,AR

200 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front across portions of northern and western Arkansas this afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could become severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts the main threats. These storms will continue to move southeast across the state through the overnight hours, the severe weather threat will slowly diminish over time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday 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 May Be Needed
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7-Day Forecast For GARLAND County, Arkansas
1050 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 OVERNIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely late this evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
SATURDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain likely with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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