Gasconade County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For GASCONADE County
Issued at 600 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST LOUIS INTL CLOUDY 67 61 81 E5 29.78S THUNDER SPIRIT OF STL CLOUDY 65 63 93 S10 29.79R ST CHARLES TSTM 68 62 81 NW13 29.77R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 56 degrees central, and near 82 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy 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 80%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are from the north at 23 mph with gusts at 32 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 18 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 9 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 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 GASCONADE County,MO

239 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Thunderstorms are likely today across most of the area through this evening. Some of the thunderstorms through early evening may be severe, capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado or two. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. There is a chance of thunderstorms over parts of the area on Monday night through Tuesday night. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotters are encouraged to report any form of severe weather to the National Weather Service in St. Louis.
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7-Day Forecast For GASCONADE County, MO
609 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers this evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
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 mostly 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
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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
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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