Daviess County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For DAVIESS County
Issued at 400 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH CLOUDY 52 46 80 N20 30.08R MOSBY DRIZZLE 50 50 100 N14 30.04R HARRISONVILLE CLOUDY 52 46 82 N21G26 30.02S WHITEMAN AFB RAIN 50 46 87 N23G30 29.95R FOG CLINTON CLOUDY 52 48 87 N22G29 29.94R SEDALIA CLOUDY 52 47 83 N23G33 29.95R MARSHALL CLOUDY 50 45 81 N21G29 29.98R CHILLICOTHE N/A 51 46 83 N13G28 30.02R MOBERLY CLOUDY 50 45 81 N15G26 29.95R KIRKSVILLE TSTM 48 48 100 NE14G25 29.97F FOG

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 66 degrees central, and near 83 degrees south. Current sky conditions are thunderstorms north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. There is patchy fog north. There is thunder central. Winds are from the northeast at 14 mph with gusts at 25 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. Winds are from the west at 13 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph with gusts at 20 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 48 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 DAVIESS 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 DAVIESS County, MO
309 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy. Breezy and much cooler with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
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
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. 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 around 50. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:27 EDT Set 20:49 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:00 EDT Ends 21:16 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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