Pulaski County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For PULASKI County
700 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

LITTLE ROCK METRO AREA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LITTLE ROCK MOCLDY 77 70 79 S14 29.90S 6HR MIN TEMP: 76; 6HR MAX TEMP: 80; 6HR PCP: 0.01; N LTL ROCK NWS N/A 74 69 85 S6 29.90S 6HR MIN TEMP: 72; 6HR MAX TEMP: 78; NLR AIRPORT CLOUDY 75 73 94 S8G14 29.90R BENTON CLOUDY 75 73 94 S10 29.91R CONWAY MOCLDY 79 77 94 S9 29.87S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 79 degrees north, near 77 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 62 degrees at Rogers.

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 PULASKI County,AR

200 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front across portions of northern and western Arkansas this afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could become severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts the main threats. These storms will continue to move southeast across the state through the overnight hours, the severe weather threat will slowly diminish over time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Occasional rain and thunderstorms will be in the forecast through Sunday. Severe weather is not expected and only locally heavy rainfall is possible, generally across southwest portions of the state. Spotter Information Statement Spotter Activation May Be Needed
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For PULASKI County, Arkansas
406 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
TONIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Much cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Isolated thunderstorms. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny with a slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:32 EDT Set 20:44 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:07 EDT Ends 21:10 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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