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Regional Hourly Observations For GRANT County

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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 .

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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 GRANT 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.

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NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For GRANT County, Arkansas
450 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Average rainfall 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/4 inch.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with isolated thunderstorms. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 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 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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