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Regional Hourly Observations For SHARP County

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. There is patchy fog south. Winds are from the northeast at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at El Dorado. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at Rogers and Bentonville.

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 SHARP County,AR 

253 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold
front that continues to push through portions of central and
southeastern Arkansas. While widepsread severe is not expected,
damaging winds and hail remain the primary threat through the
early morning hours.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

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.

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Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SHARP County, Arkansas
850 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas 
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....  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 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.710000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:31 EDT Set 20:45 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:06 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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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