Putnam County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For PUTNAM County
Issued at 1000 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH MOCLDY 70 61 73 S17 29.53R MOSBY PTCLDY 66 57 72 S13G20 29.60R HARRISONVILLE CLOUDY 68 63 83 S15G21 29.66R WHITEMAN AFB MOCLDY 67 61 83 S16 29.64R CLINTON CLOUDY 66 63 88 S13 29.69R SEDALIA CLOUDY 64 63 96 SE13 29.70R MARSHALL MOCLDY 64 61 88 SE20G25 29.68R CHILLICOTHE N/A 68 59 73 S13G24 29.60R MOBERLY CLOUDY 66 59 77 S29G38 29.67R KIRKSVILLE MOCLDY 63 59 87 S17G28 29.64R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 63 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 28 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 13 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 62 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 PUTNAM County,MO

445 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Severe weather will be possible this afternoon into this evening. All modes of severe weather will be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible which may lead to flash and river flooding. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will continue Saturday and Sunday. Large hail, damaging winds gusts, and a few tornadoes will all be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding will also be possible. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For PUTNAM County, MO
854 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Not as cool. Near steady temperature 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. Warmer with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. 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 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:16 EDT Set 20:57 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:49 EDT Ends 21:24 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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