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Regional Hourly Observations For NEWTON County
Issued at 100 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...SOUTHWEST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SPRINGFIELD SUNNY 58 33 39 N14 30.21F 6HR MIN TEMP: 44; 6HR MAX TEMP: 59; JOPLIN MOSUNNY 59 33 37 NE10G22 30.23F 6HR MIN TEMP: 44; 6HR MAX TEMP: 59; BRANSON SUNNY 59 36 41 N9 30.21F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 52 degrees north, near 61 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 52 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 NEWTON County,MO
303 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Elevated fire weather risk. DISCUSSION Northerly winds and low humidity will create elevated fire conditions this afternoon in areas with remaining dormant vegetation. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Patchy frost will be possible Sunday morning across central Missouri. Frost could be more widespread Monday morning if winds are light enough however confidence remains low at this time. There is a 30 to 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday and again late in the week. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For NEWTON County, MO
1228 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. North winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 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 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
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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