De Kalb County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For DE KALB County
Issued at 500 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH PTSUNNY 54 44 69 N21G28 30.10R MOSBY CLOUDY 50 50 100 N20G25 30.06R HARRISONVILLE CLOUDY 54 46 76 N20 30.04R WHITEMAN AFB NOT AVBL CLINTON RAIN 50 48 93 N14 29.97R VSB 1 SEDALIA CLOUDY 51 47 86 N16G26 29.98R MARSHALL LGT RAIN 50 46 87 N16G23 30.01R CHILLICOTHE N/A 53 47 79 N7G24 30.04R MOBERLY RAIN 50 45 81 N17 29.96R KIRKSVILLE CLOUDY 49 48 97 N16G28 30.00R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 82 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. There is patchy fog north. Winds are from the north at 15 mph with gusts at 28 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the north at 20 mph with gusts at 29 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 49 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 DE KALB 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 DE KALB County, MO
554 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 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
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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