Webster County, KY Weather And Climate Synopsis


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Regional Hourly Observations For WEBSTER County, Kentucky
Issued at 300 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024
WESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PADUCAH        CLEAR     60  56  86 CALM      29.99F                  
HENDERSON      NOT AVBL                                               
OWENSBORO      CLEAR     65  48  54 N3        30.02S                  
HOPKINSVILLE   CLEAR     65  59  81 SE3       30.01S                  
BOWLING GREEN  CLEAR     66  61  84 SW3       30.03S                  
GLASGOW        NOT AVBL                                               

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 300am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 60 degrees west, near 62 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Current drying conditions are poor west, fair central, and poor east. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 6 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at Bowling Green. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at Frankfort.

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Radar:
NWS Radar (NEW!), Bowling Green, KY Regional Radar,
Hazardous Weather Outlook For WEBSTER County, Kentucky
1159 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 /1259 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024/

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

A few gusts in excess of 30 mph are possible this afternoon. This
combined with lowering humidity may heighten fire danger as well,
especially in the Ozarks.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday through Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon into 
Thursday night. Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated 
tornadoes are anticipated potential hazards. 

Low temperatures may fall into the upper 30s both Saturday night 
and Sunday night, offering the potential for frost to develop if 
skies can clear and winds diminish. Northern parts of the region
would be most at risk for these cooler temperatures.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation Thursday afternoon into Thursday night is
possible  stay tuned.

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7-Day Forecast For WEBSTER County, KY
1146 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Cooler. Less humid with highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

Day 1 Precip, Day 2, 5 Day Total, Days 1-5, ALL


Medium & Long Range Outlook For WEBSTER County, Kentucky
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Drought Status For WEBSTER County, Kentucky
(Based on the latest Palmer Drought Severity and Crop Moisture Indices)
WESTERN   KY CLIMATE DIVISION

Hydrological Drought (PDSI) Situation:
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Current Long-term Hydrological Moisture Status: NEAR NORMAL           (PDSI=   0.35)
Rainfall Needed:  0.00 inches ABOVE NORMAL


Crop Moisture (CMI) Situation:
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Current Short-term Crop Moisture Status: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork    (CMI=   0.16)
Change From Previous Week: DRIER      SOILS ( -0.06)

Note: Due to rainfall variability within each climate division, check Precip Reports/GIS Estimates and the Kentucky Climate Summary for the latest moisture information for this county.

Additional Drought Info.: UKAWC Drought Page


Kentucky Climate Summary
Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period 04-10-2024 to 04-16-2024

Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees warmer than normal and 14 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 55 degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 11 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 89 degrees at KOOMER RIDGE and the extreme low was 34 degrees at BURKESVILLE 3W.

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.50 inches statewide which was 0.41 inches above normal and 138% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.33 inches, Central 1.36 inches, Bluegrass 1.98 inches and East 1.32 inches, which was 0.16, 0.25, 0.94 and 0.29 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.44 inches at FRANKLIN 4SW to a high of 2.89 inches at FRANKFORT.

Kentucky Climate Summaries: Last day, Last 3 days, 7 days, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90 days
Yesterday's Weather Data, Kentucky Climate in Review


Almanac Information
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.360000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 06:57 EDT Set 20:18 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:37 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:31 EDT Ends 20:45 EDT

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Normal Max/Min Temperature for Today: 70 / 46
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Calculations made for central point in Kentucky
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

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Weather History...



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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