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Regional Hourly Observations For OUACHITA County
600 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ARKADELPHIA CLOUDY 60 58 92 NE3 29.88F CAMDEN CLOUDY 66 66 100 SE7 29.88F TEXARKANA CLOUDY 73 64 73 S13G25 29.86S MAGNOLIA CLOUDY 68 64 88 VRB7 29.86F EL DORADO FAIR 66 63 90 SE10 29.90F DE QUEEN CLOUDY 69 65 86 SE6 29.81F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 52 degrees north, near 60 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, mostly cloudy central, and fair south. In the north, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the south at 8 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 49 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 OUACHITA County,AR

310 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of western, northwestern, and northern Arkansas later this afternoon and evening. Some storms will likely become strong to severe, and all severe weather hazards will be possible. Some locally heavy rainfall will be possible as well, and some isolated flooding issues may arise. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue across the forecast area through this 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, particularly on Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall will continue to be a concern through the weekend as well, along with the potential for flash flooding. Spotter Information Statement Spotter Activation May Be Needed Later This Afternoon and Evening.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For OUACHITA County, Arkansas
350 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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
Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:23 EDT Set 20:51 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:57 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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