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Regional Hourly Observations For JACKSON County
Issued at 1200 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...NORTHERN AND WESTERN MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS KANSAS CTY INT CLOUDY 62 39 42 E13 30.12F LEE'S SUMMIT MOCLDY 62 38 40 SE7 30.14S ST JOSEPH PTCLDY 63 41 44 SE10 30.12S CHILLICOTHE N/A 56 42 59 SE5 30.17S

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 57 degrees central, and near 52 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the east at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at Lee's Summit. The lowest temperature is 50 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 JACKSON County,MO

530 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight No Hazardous weather expected. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Slight risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening across the region. Severe storms will also be possible on Saturday and Sunday. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For JACKSON County, MO
1139 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy late this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy, cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Thunderstorms, showers, windy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Windy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy, cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
WEDNESDAY
A chance of showers in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 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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