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Regional Hourly Observations For PERRY 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 900am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 56 degrees central, and near 54 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Winds are from the south at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 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 60 degrees at Mena and Fayetteville. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at .


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PERRY County,AR

513 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Strong S-SW winds are expected across western and northern
Arkansas today, gusts could approach 30 mph at times. Otherwise,
no hazardous weather is expected at this time. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

Rain and thunderstorms are expected across the state from Monday
afternoon through Tuesday as a strong storm system approaches.
Some storms may become severe, especially across western and
northern parts of the state Monday afternoon and evening. Large
hail and damaging winds appear to be the main threats at this
time. 

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7-Day Forecast For PERRY County, Arkansas
850 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.

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

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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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 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal        Above      Below      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      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 March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.980000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 06:58 EDT Set 19:29 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:34 EDT Ends 19:53 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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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