Marion County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MARION County
300 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BATESVILLE TSTM 69 67 93 S8 29.84S FLIPPIN CLOUDY 72 63 73 S10G17 29.77F MTN HOME CLOUDY 70 61 73 SW13G21 29.77F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 70 degrees north, near 77 degrees central, and near 78 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 15 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 15 mph with gusts at 22 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Monticello. The lowest temperature is 57 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 MARION County,AR
210 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Some thunderstorms will be possible for today into this evening. An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm could be seen with all hazards possible with the strongest storms. The best chances for seeing any severe weather will be across the northern half to two-thirds of the area. Some breezy southerly winds will be seen for today with winds of 15 to 25 mph expected. Gusts may be 30 to over 40 mph at times. The threat for hazardous weather looks to become low by tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday The threat for hazardous weather looks to remain low on Wednesday. However thunderstorms are forecast later this week as a cold front dives south through the state. This will bring unsettled weather Thursday through the weekend. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will may be needed this afternoon across northern Arkansas.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MARION County, Arkansas
1150 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 22-26 APR 24-30 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below 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
Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 10.670000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:35 EDT Set 20:43 EDT Transit Meridian 14:08 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:10 EDT Ends 21:08 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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