Cole County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For COLE County
Issued at 200 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...EASTERN AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. LOUIS INTL MOSUNNY 59 30 33 N13G20 30.21F SPIRIT OF STL SUNNY 59 32 36 N8 30.21S COLUMBIA MOSUNNY 60 27 28 N14 30.22F JEFFERSON CITY SUNNY 61 26 26 E14 30.22F MEXICO SUNNY 55 32 41 N7 30.23F HANNIBAL MOSUNNY 55 30 38 N5 30.23F ROLLA SUNNY 59 30 33 NE13G21 30.22F LEBANON MOSUNNY 59 30 33 NE10G17 30.22F OSAGE BEACH SUNNY 61 25 25 NE9 30.22F SPRINGFIELD MOSUNNY 61 33 35 N7 30.20F BRANSON CLOUDY 63 36 36 NW6 30.18F JOPLIN PTSUNNY 61 32 33 NE12G21 30.21F WEST PLAINS CLOUDY 63 34 33 N8 30.18F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 61 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph with gusts at 20 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at West Plains and Sedalia. The lowest temperature is 55 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 COLE County,MO

313 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. There is a chance of thunderstorms over parts of the area on Monday night through Tuesday evening. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For COLE County, MO
639 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny 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
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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