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Regional Hourly Observations For MISSISSIPPI County
Issued at 300 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CAPE GIRARDEAU PTSUNNY 63 41 44 NE15 30.16F FARMINGTON MOSUNNY 60 31 33 NE8 30.20F POPLAR BLUFF PTSUNNY 64 42 44 NE12 30.15F WEST PLAINS CLOUDY 64 32 30 N9 30.16F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at Kirksville.

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 MISSISSIPPI County,MO

347 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /447 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Low temperatures will be in the upper 30s Saturday night across portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri. Low temperatures Sunday night will be in the middle to upper 30s across southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, northwest Kentucky and much of southeast Missouri. Light winds and mostly clear skies Sunday night may result in light frost developing. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MISSISSIPPI County, MO
330 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.710000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:25 EDT Set 20:50 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:59 EDT Ends 21:17 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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