Dent County Weather and Climate Synopsis



Click on button above to view MO Watches/Warnings/Special Wx Statements. Dent County, MO Weather and Climate Synopsis To access other UK Agricultural Weather Center Pages use the pull-down menu below.

(Click image to zoom) or Click Here

36 Hr. Forecast Map
All Radar images NOAA/UKAWC
Satellite images from NOAA

Weather Summary

Hourly Observations

Nowcast

Agricultural Weather Outlook

7 Day Forecast

Medium & Long Range Outlook

Almanac

Historical Facts


US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Also see:
Satellite Images of the Day All NWS Radars NWS Watch/Warning Maps UKAWC Regional Degree Day Maps 7-Day Dep. from Normal Rainfall Map 7-Day Dep. from Normal Temp. Map	Desktop Severe Weather Info US Weather at a Glance Learning About Weather State Crop/Weather Reports Crop Moisture Index (JAWF) Palmer Drought Index(NOAA) State Climatology Office

A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook in case of corrupt tables.
Regional Hourly Observations For DENT County
Issued at 1200 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CAPE GIRARDEAU CLOUDY 62 58 86 N21G33 29.97R FARMINGTON LGT RAIN 53 51 93 N14G20 30.06R POPLAR BLUFF CLOUDY 66 63 90 N18G25 29.96R WEST PLAINS CLOUDY 54 48 80 N13G23 30.06R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 44 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 54 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 13 mph with gusts at 23 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 44 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.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For DENT County,MO
831 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited hail risk. Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION Scattered thunderstorms will continue through 10pm for locations along and south of a Gainesville to West Plains to Winona line. Small hail, brief gusty winds and lightning are the main risks. Widespread severe weather is not expected. Northerly wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will continue through the overnight hours. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Non-severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday night into Wednesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DENT County, MO
1144 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 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
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 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
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)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky