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Regional Hourly Observations For CHRISTIAN County
Issued at 1100 PM CDT WED APR 24 2024
...SOUTHWEST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SPRINGFIELD MOCLDY 61 38 42 E7 30.14R JOPLIN CLOUDY 63 42 46 E5 30.14R BRANSON MOCLDY 63 41 45 SE5 30.16R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 57 degrees central, and near 52 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the east at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 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 64 degrees at Lee's Summit. The lowest temperature is 50 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 CHRISTIAN County,MO
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited lightning risk. DISCUSSION Scattered thunderstorms will be possible over southeastern Kansas into far southwestern Missouri late tonight into Thursday morning. Cloud to ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall will be the main risk with the storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. Showers and scattered non-severe thunderstorms will continue to develop and more across the area on Thursday. Multiple rounds of storms will continue to track across the region at times from Friday into Sunday night. There will be the potential for severe weather with the storms Friday through the weekend. Heavy rainfall will also be possible with the storms and could lead to a localized flooding risk through the weekend. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For CHRISTIAN County, MO
1059 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy late this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Isolated showers late this evening, then scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers. Scattered thunderstorms. Cooler with highs around 60. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 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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