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Regional Hourly Observations For SALINE County
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

LITTLE ROCK METRO AREA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LITTLE ROCK MOSUNNY 72 50 45 SW17G29 30.06F N LTL ROCK NWS N/A 68 51 52 SW10G18 30.07F NLR AIRPORT FAIR 70 48 46 SW16G23 30.05F BENTON SUNNY 70 48 46 SW15G24 30.07F JACKSONVILLE SUNNY 71 47 41 SW15G24 30.03F HAZE CONWAY SUNNY 72 54 53 SW17G26 30.02F HAZE

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 72 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 72 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, mostly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 23 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 17 mph with gusts at 29 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 12 mph with gusts at 23 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 39 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 SALINE 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. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SALINE County, Arkansas
1150 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs around 80. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. 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 APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- 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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