Ray County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For RAY County
Issued at 900 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH CLOUDY 55 51 86 N23G29 29.97R MOSBY CLOUDY 55 55 100 N6 29.92 HARRISONVILLE CLOUDY 61 54 77 E7 29.92R WHITEMAN AFB LGT RAIN 63 50 63 NE13G23 29.90R CLINTON CLOUDY 64 61 88 NE3 29.90R SEDALIA CLOUDY 64 53 67 E6 29.93R MARSHALL CLOUDY 59 46 63 NE16 29.96R CHILLICOTHE N/A 56 51 84 E18G24 29.95R MOBERLY CLOUDY 59 45 58 E9 29.99R KIRKSVILLE RAIN 51 49 92 E17G26 30.03F FOG

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 70 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are heavy rain north, mostly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. There is patchy fog north. Winds are from the east at 16 mph with gusts at 23 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and heavy rain. Winds are from the east at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 12 mph with gusts at 18 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 51 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 RAY County,MO

420 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A complex of strong thunderstorms is working their way eastward between I-70 and US-36. These storms have moved into a less favorable environment; however, gusty winds and some hail remain possible. Further showers and thunderstorms are expected until early afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. Some isolated stronger storms are possible south of US-50 and MO HWY 2. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Areas of frost will be possible early Sunday morning across far northern MO. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For RAY County, MO
839 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TODAY
Thunderstorms likely. Showers, breezy and not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the mid 50s this afternoon. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Much cooler with lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 60. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. 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 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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