Harrison County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For HARRISON County
Issued at 900 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH CLEAR 71 62 73 S21G31 29.49R MOSBY N/A 68 57 68 S9G16 29.57R HARRISONVILLE PTCLDY 66 61 82 S14G21 29.63R WHITEMAN AFB MOCLDY 64 57 77 S20 29.62R CLINTON MOCLDY 64 63 94 SE13 29.67F SEDALIA LGT RAIN 65 63 93 SE20G38 29.69F MARSHALL MOCLDY 64 55 72 S21 29.64R CHILLICOTHE N/A 68 61 78 S18G32 29.56R MOBERLY MOCLDY 64 57 77 S31G41 29.62S KIRKSVILLE CLOUDY 64 59 83 S23G36 29.62S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 64 degrees north, near 62 degrees central, and near 67 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the south at 23 mph with gusts at 36 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph with gusts at 17 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at Spirit of St. Louis.

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 HARRISON County,MO

445 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Severe weather will be possible this afternoon into this evening. All modes of severe weather will be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible which may lead to flash and river flooding. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will continue Saturday and Sunday. Large hail, damaging winds gusts, and a few tornadoes will all be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding will also be possible. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For HARRISON County, MO
854 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes early this evening. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows around 50. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Warmer with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. 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 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:16 EDT Set 20:57 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:49 EDT Ends 21:24 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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