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Regional Hourly Observations For MCDONALD County
Issued at 100 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...SOUTHWEST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SPRINGFIELD PTCLDY 58 39 49 E7 30.14F 6HR MIN TEMP: 55; 6HR MAX TEMP: 71; JOPLIN CLOUDY 61 45 55 E6 30.11F 6HR MIN TEMP: 59; 6HR MAX TEMP: 71; 6HR PCP: TRACE;

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 56 degrees central, and near 50 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 8 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 calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at Lee's Summit. The lowest temperature is 46 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 MCDONALD County,MO
137 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited lightning risk. DISCUSSION Scattered thunderstorms will be possible over southeastern Kansas into far southwestern Missouri late tonight into Thursday morning. Cloud to ground lightning and locally heavy rainfall will be the main risk with the storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. Showers and scattered non-severe thunderstorms will continue to develop and more across the area on Thursday. Multiple rounds of storms will continue to track across the region at times from Friday into Sunday night. There will be the potential for severe weather with the storms Friday through the weekend. Heavy rainfall will also be possible with the storms and could lead to a localized flooding risk through the weekend. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For MCDONALD County, MO
130 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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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