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Regional Hourly Observations For LONOKE 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 .


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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 LONOKE County,AR

435 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight

Showers and a few thunderstorms will remain possible this evening
and overnight  mainly across northern sections of the area. While
the threat for severe weather looks to remain limited  a strong
to briefly severe thunderstorm could be seen overnight. Some 
locally heavy rainfall may also be seen with the strongest storms.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will impact the area
through the upcoming 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. Locally heavy
rainfall will become an increasing concern heading into the weekend
as well, along with the potential for localized flash flooding.

 Spotter Information Statement  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For LONOKE County, Arkansas
450 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

MONDAY
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 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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