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Regional Hourly Observations For MISSISSIPPI County
500 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS JONESBORO MOCLDY 50 45 83 N3 30.25S NEWPORT CLOUDY 50 43 76 NE13 30.23F WALNUT RIDGE MOCLDY 49 48 97 NE3 30.25R BLYTHEVILLE LGT RAIN 49 41 74 SE6 30.22F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 47 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 57 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at Pine Bluff, Monticello, and Little Rock. The lowest temperature is 41 degrees at .

Current NOWCAST not available:
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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 MISSISSIPPI County
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7-Day Forecast For MISSISSIPPI County, Arkansas
416 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Saturday April 20, 2024 the 111th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 12.050000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:30 EDT Set 20:46 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:04 EDT Ends 21:11 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 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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