St Clair County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For ST CLAIR County
Issued at 900 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...SOUTHWEST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SPRINGFIELD LGT RAIN 52 47 83 SE12G22 30.15R JOPLIN TSTM 55 49 80 E9 30.06S BRANSON PTSUNNY 50 50 100 E14G21 30.17R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 53 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at Spirit of St. Louis and Rolla.

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 ST CLAIR County,MO
448 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited hail risk. Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Elevated excessive rainfall risk Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION Scattered thunderstorms are currently developing across the area as of 4:30 AM. These are showing signs of developing small hail up to the size of quarters. These should stay west of Hwy 65. As the day goes on, more widespread moderate/heavy rain with embedded thunderstorms will develop. Excessive rainfall is possible bringing the potential of areal flooding, especially south of Hwy 160 and west of Hwy 65. Rain/thunderstorm chances will diminish tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Multiple rounds of storms will continue to track across the region at times from Friday into Sunday night. There will be the potential for severe weather with the storms Friday through the weekend. There is currently a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather Friday and Saturday with an Enhanced (3/5) risk for our Kansas counties Saturday. All hazards will be possible each severe day. Heavy rainfall will also be possible with the storms and could lead to a localized flooding risk through the weekend. Portions of our CWA are in a Slight (2/4) risk for excessive rainfall and flooding through Sunday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For ST CLAIR County, MO
629 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
TONIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with thunderstorms likely after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Breezy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy, warmer with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:17 EDT Set 20:56 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:50 EDT Ends 21:23 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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