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Hourly Observations For LIMESTONE County, Texas
600 PM CDT WED MAY 08 2024

CENTRAL TEXAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WACO MOSUNNY 88 76 67 S14 29.56S HAZE HX 99 WACO-TSTC SUNNY 86 75 70 SE9 29.57S HAZE HX 95 WACO-MCGREGOR N/A 88 77 69 S12 29.57S HAZE HX 100 HILLSBORO SUNNY 90 77 66 S14 29.56S HAZE HX 102 CORSICANA CLOUDY 86 76 71 S10 29.59S HAZE HX 96 HEARNE PTSUNNY 87 77 70 SE5 29.59S HAZE HX 99 CAMERON PTSUNNY 88 76 69 S9 29.58S HX 99 TEMPLE MOSUNNY 88 77 69 SE12 29.58S HX 100 KILLEEN MOSUNNY 89 74 60 E9 29.57R HX 98 FORT CAVAZOS MOSUNNY 88 76 66 S10 29.57R HX 99 GATESVILLE MOSUNNY 84 79 84 SE8G16 29.57S HX 96 HAMILTON MOSUNNY 92 67 43 CALM 29.59R HX 96

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Texas
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across Texas...temperatures are near 81 degrees north, 89 degrees west, near 88 degrees central, near 88 degrees east and 89 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, sunny west, mostly sunny central, not available east and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 9%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the west, relative humidity is near 8%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 75 degrees. The heat index is near 97 degrees central. In the east, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 77 degrees. The heat index is near 100 degrees east. In the south, relative humidity is near 8%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress west, danger central, danger east and no stress south. Conditions are hazy central. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph with gusts at 18 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are unavailable east. central. central, where conditions are favorable for spraying.
Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
7-Day Forecast For LIMESTONE County, TX
547 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024
TORNADO WATCH 210 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Cooler with lows in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
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 Texas N TEXAS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 14-18 MAY 16-22 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy S TEXAS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 14-18 MAY 16-22 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy W TEXAS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 14-18 MAY 16-22 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1784... A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David Ludlum) ...1803... A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum) ...1895... A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps. ...1981... The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel) ... 2003... A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)

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