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Regional Hourly Observations For PHILLIPS 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 900pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 60 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 62 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. Winds are from the west at 5 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the south at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Fort Smith. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at .


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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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7-Day Forecast For PHILLIPS County, Arkansas
324 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Windy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Windy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 29-MAY 3  MAY 1-MAY 7    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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