Cape Girardeau County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For CAPE GIRARDEAU County
Issued at 300 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CAPE GIRARDEAU CLEAR 50 44 80 NE8 30.22S POPLAR BLUFF CLEAR 53 46 77 NE6 30.20F WEST PLAINS MOCLDY 54 42 64 E6 30.19F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 55 degrees central, and near 55 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 61 degrees at Lee's Summit. The lowest temperature is 45 degrees at Spirit of St. Louis.

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 CAPE GIRARDEAU County,MO

819 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /919 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday A daily chance of thunderstorms is forecast Friday through Monday. The best chance of stronger storms will be in the Ozarks Friday night and again late Sunday into Sunday night. Lightning, gusty winds, and locally heavy rain will be the primary hazards. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For CAPE GIRARDEAU County, MO
229 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... 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 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:17 EDT Set 20:56 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:50 EDT Ends 21:23 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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