Bates County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For BATES County
Issued at 600 AM CDT WED MAY 08 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH MOCLDY 56 50 80 CALM 29.54F HARRISONVILLE MOCLDY 59 46 63 E7 29.59F WHITEMAN AFB CLEAR 56 44 64 SE6 29.57S CLINTON CLOUDY 55 50 82 E5 29.58F SEDALIA PTCLDY 54 45 71 SE6 29.61S MARSHALL CLEAR N/A N/A N/A MISG 29.62R CHILLICOTHE N/A N/A N/A N/A CALM 29.61R MOBERLY CLEAR 54 45 71 SE7 29.62F KIRKSVILLE CLEAR 50 47 89 SE6 29.61F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 50 degrees north, near 51 degrees central, and near 61 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 50 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 BATES County,MO
630 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Strong to severe storms are possible this morning and afternoon. Large hail will be the main hazard, but damaging winds gusts and a tornado will also be possible. More detailed information can be accessed at https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For BATES County, MO
554 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly this morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 Missouri MISSOURI --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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
Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 17.500000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 07:03 EDT Set 21:08 EDT Transit Meridian 14:05 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:34 EDT Ends 21:36 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

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1784... A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David Ludlum) ...1803... A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum) ...1895... A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps. ...1981... The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel) ... 2003... A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)

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