Buchanan County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For BUCHANAN County
Issued at 1200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH CLEAR 45 37 73 N7 30.24R MOSBY CLEAR 43 37 81 N8 30.22R HARRISONVILLE CLOUDY 46 43 87 N3 30.21S WHITEMAN AFB CLOUDY 50 44 82 N8 30.16R CLINTON PTCLDY 45 43 93 N6 30.17R SEDALIA MOCLDY 48 43 82 N7 30.17S MARSHALL CLOUDY 46 43 87 NW7 30.19R CHILLICOTHE N/A 47 37 68 NW5 30.21R MOBERLY CLEAR 45 41 87 NW7 30.15S KIRKSVILLE CLEAR 44 39 82 NW8 30.16S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 44 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 54 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 13 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 54 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 44 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 BUCHANAN 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 BUCHANAN County, MO
1209 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. 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. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.710000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:25 EDT Set 20:50 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:59 EDT Ends 21:17 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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