Moniteau County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MONITEAU County
Issued at 800 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...EASTERN AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. LOUIS INTL CLOUDY 60 56 86 NW21G30 29.91R THUNDER SPIRIT OF STL CLOUDY 58 55 90 NW18G25 29.91R COLUMBIA CLOUDY 52 49 89 N18 30.01R JEFFERSON CITY LGT RAIN 54 49 83 NW10G17 30.02R MEXICO CLOUDY 50 48 93 N17G23 30.01R HANNIBAL CLOUDY 50 46 87 N13G20 30.03R ROLLA CLOUDY 52 50 93 N15 29.98R LEBANON LGT RAIN 52 50 93 N9G16 30.02R OSAGE BEACH CLOUDY 52 48 87 VRB6 30.03R SPRINGFIELD CLOUDY 52 48 86 N17 30.01R BRANSON MOCLDY 64 59 82 NW17G23 29.95R JOPLIN CLOUDY 52 46 80 N12G21 30.07R WEST PLAINS MOCLDY 78 61 55 W3 29.88R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 54 degrees central, and near 78 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, light rain central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. Winds are from the north at 16 mph with gusts at 25 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph with gusts at 17 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the west at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 78 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 48 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 MONITEAU County,MO

239 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Thunderstorms are likely today across most of the area through this evening. Some of the thunderstorms through early evening may be severe, capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado or two. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. There is a chance of thunderstorms over parts of the area on Monday night through Tuesday night. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotters are encouraged to report any form of severe weather to the National Weather Service in St. Louis.
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7-Day Forecast For MONITEAU County, MO
809 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening, then partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:27 EDT Set 20:49 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:00 EDT Ends 21:16 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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