Marion County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MARION County
Issued at 700 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...NORTHERN AND WESTERN MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS KANSAS CTY INT LGT RAIN 55 43 63 SE13 30.09R 6HR MIN TEMP: 55; 6HR MAX TEMP: 61; 6HR PCP: TRACE; KANSAS C DTWN CLOUDY 56 47 71 SE7 30.10R 6HR MIN TEMP: 56; 6HR MAX TEMP: 64; 6HR PCP: 0.03; LEE'S SUMMIT LGT RAIN 54 46 74 E6 30.11S 6HR MIN TEMP: 53; 6HR MAX TEMP: 62; 6HR PCP: 0.02; ST JOSEPH LGT RAIN 57 45 64 SE8 30.10R 6HR MIN TEMP: 56; 6HR MAX TEMP: 62; 6HR PCP: TRACE; CHILLICOTHE N/A 54 40 59 SE8 30.16S 6HR MIN TEMP: 54; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57; KIRKSVILLE MOCLDY 47 43 86 E12 30.22R 6HR MIN TEMP: 47; 6HR MAX TEMP: 50;

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 47 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 52 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are from the east at 12 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 43 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 MARION 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 MARION County, MO
609 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 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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