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Regional Hourly Observations For MONROE 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 700am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 48 degrees central, and near 48 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the south at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at Mena. The lowest temperature is 39 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 MONROE County,AR

341 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Gusty S-SW winds will be seen at times across the state today,
peak wind gusts are expected to remain below 30 mph. A few
thunderstorms are possible from northern into central Arkansas
from this afternoon through tonight, but severe weather is not
expected. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact 
the area later this week and this weekend. All modes of severe 
weather will be possible, but there remains uncertainty regarding
the time and extent of the activity. Some parts of the state may 
have to contend with locally heavy rainfall as well.

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Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For MONROE County, Arkansas
650 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas
                             ARKANSAS                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    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

Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.040000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:26 EDT Set 20:48 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:01 EDT Ends 21:14 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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