Atchison County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For ATCHISON County
Issued at 900 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...NORTHERN AND WESTERN MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS KANSAS CTY INT PTCLDY 47 40 76 N8 30.13R LEE'S SUMMIT CLEAR 48 42 80 N7 30.14R ST JOSEPH CLEAR 50 39 66 N13 30.16R CHILLICOTHE N/A 48 43 82 CALM 30.14R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 54 degrees central, and near 78 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, light rain central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. Winds are from the north at 16 mph with gusts at 25 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph with gusts at 17 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the west at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 78 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at Kirksville.

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 ATCHISON County,MO

420 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A complex of strong thunderstorms is working their way eastward between I-70 and US-36. These storms have moved into a less favorable environment; however, gusty winds and some hail remain possible. Further showers and thunderstorms are expected until early afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. Some isolated stronger storms are possible south of US-50 and MO HWY 2. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Areas of frost will be possible early Sunday morning across far northern MO. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For ATCHISON County, MO
554 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT FRIDAY

TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 60. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
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 Missouri MISSOURI --------------------------------------------- 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 07:27 EDT Set 20:49 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:00 EDT Ends 21:16 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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