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Regional Hourly Observations For HOWARD County
Issued at 800 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ST. JOSEPH     CLEAR     36  27  69 S5        30.13S WCI  32          
MOSBY            N/A     32  30  93 CALM      30.17S                  
HARRISONVILLE  CLEAR     32  25  74 CALM      30.21R                  
WHITEMAN AFB   SUNNY     36  25  64 S7        30.16R WCI  30          
CLINTON        MOCLDY    32  25  74 CALM      30.19R                  
SEDALIA        SUNNY     40  24  53 SW10      30.18R WCI  33          
MARSHALL       SUNNY     34  27  75 SW7       30.19R WCI  28          
CHILLICOTHE      N/A     34  27  75 S6        30.15R WCI  29          
MOBERLY        SUNNY     36  27  69 SW8       30.16R WCI  29          
KIRKSVILLE     SUNNY     34  23  64 SW8       30.14R WCI  27          

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 34 degrees north, near 32 degrees central, and near 38 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees north. Winds are from the east at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 26 degrees central. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 40 degrees at Sedalia. The lowest temperature is 31 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 HOWARD County,MO

506 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight
 
No hazardous weather is expected.
 
 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday
 
Showers and thunderstorms return to the area Sunday through Tuesday.
There is a chance for strong to severe storms primarily during the
day Monday. All severe hazards are possible. Please stay tuned for
forecast updates.
 
 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HOWARD County, MO
624 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Missouri
                             MISSOURI                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Below        Above     Normal     Normal                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      Above     Normal                      

....  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 March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.590000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:58 EDT Set 19:29 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:32 EDT Ends 19:55 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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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