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Regional Hourly Observations For HEMPSTEAD 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 500pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 82 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the east at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at Texarkana and El Dorado. The lowest temperature is 51 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 HEMPSTEAD County,AR

1007 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Severe weather chances will return to the region on Friday, and
linger through the weekend. The best chances for severe weather will
be Friday and Sunday, with all modes of severe weather being
possible. Additionally, 3-5 inches of rainfall will be possible
through the middle of the new workweek, which could result in
additional flooding and flash flooding given recent rainfall.


 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HEMPSTEAD County, Arkansas
114 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Windy with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms, showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Windy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

MONDAY
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers 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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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above       Normal                                            

....  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 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:24 EDT Set 20:50 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:58 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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