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Regional Hourly Observations For IRON County
Issued at 1200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CAPE GIRARDEAU PTSUNNY 65 43 44 CALM 30.23F FARMINGTON CLOUDY 60 44 55 E8 30.23F POPLAR BLUFF CLOUDY 62 45 53 E8 30.21F WEST PLAINS LGT RAIN 53 47 79 SE6 30.20F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1200pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 56 degrees north, near 62 degrees central, and near 53 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at Jefferson City. The lowest temperature is 50 degrees at Springfield.

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 IRON County,MO

321 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. There is a small chance for a thunderstorm this afternoon and late tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Thunderstorms are possible Friday through early Monday. At times, these could be strong to severe, mainly on Sunday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For IRON County, MO
1154 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny late this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
MONDAY
Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal 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 April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:17 EDT Set 20:56 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:50 EDT Ends 21:23 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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