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Regional Hourly Observations For POLK County
Issued at 400 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...SOUTHWEST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SPRINGFIELD CLEAR 66 61 84 S10 29.88F JOPLIN CLEAR 69 60 73 S16G24 29.85S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 60 degrees central, and near 65 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are from the north at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 53 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 POLK County,MO
357 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited tornado risk. Elevated hail risk. Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk. Significant lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front from this morning into the early evening. Hail to the size of golf balls, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and isolated tornadoes will be possible. The risk of severe storms will mainly be east of a Joplin to Nevada line, with the better chances of severe storms further east in central and south central Missouri this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Non-severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday night into Wednesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed later today or tonight for areas mainly east of an Osage beach to Branson line.
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7-Day Forecast For POLK County, MO
328 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny, then becoming mostly sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning. Showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this morning, then becoming west with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Much cooler. Less humid with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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 in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. 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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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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