US Weekly Rainfall Departure		US Weekly Temperature Departure

Issued at 110 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

High pressure currently remains centered over the area this
morning. Meanwhile some low level moisture is working its way
north. Meanwhile an outflow boundary worked down to near the I-20
corridor. All this will result in low clouds and some patchy dense
fog. We will be keeping an eye on the trends to see if any areas
will need a dense fog advisory before sunrise. The high pressure
system will slowly slide south and east during the day. A weak
disturbance will move northeast into the area along the former
outflow boundary left over, near the I-20 corridor. This combined
with the heating of the day, will likely result in some scattered
storms along and north of I-20, perhaps as far south as the I-85
corridor. With the proximity to the high there remains some
subsidence aloft that will keep most of the storms under control 
this afternoon. A few of the storms could potentially be strong 
with gusty winds at times. Therefore will leave any mention of 
widespread severe storms out of the HWO for this afternoon. 

As we work into the evening, some of the CAMS are showing a MCS 
developing near the Missouri Bootheel and tracking southeast. The 
remnants of the MCS will likely impact north Alabama after 
midnight, and increased rain chances for areas north of I-20. 
Expect the MCS to be in a weakening state as it moves into north 
Alabama, and will continue to not highlight any severe threat at 
this time. This outflow will leave a boundary across north 
Alabama on Friday. A cold front will move into northwest Alabama 
Friday morning. It is unclear which boundary will be the focus for
diurnal convection, but there is enough potential instability for
some stronger storms Friday afternoon, mainly along and north of 
I-20. However a strong 700 mb subsidence zone may prevent the
development from being widespread. Again with the uncertainty will
leave any mention of severe weather out at this time. 

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Alabama Forecast Discussion (NWS)
National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary

Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Regional Hourly Observations For CRENSHAW County
200 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

INTERIOR SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GREENVILLE     PTCLDY    61  61 100 CALM      30.08                   
EVERGREEN      FOG       62  60  93 CALM      30.08R VSB 1/2          
ATMORE*          N/A     66  64  94 S2        30.09F                  
ANDALUSIA/OPP  PTCLDY    66  64  93 CALM      30.07F                  
ANDALUSIA*       N/A     64  63  94 CALM      30.07F                  
FLORALA APT    PTCLDY    66  61  84 CALM      30.09F                  
FLORALA*         N/A     64  63  94 CALM      30.12F                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 67 degrees north, near 65 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. There is patchy fog south. Winds are from the south at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Brookely Field. The lowest temperature is 58 degrees at Gadsden.

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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.

U.S. Radar Map, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CRENSHAW County
Hazardous report currently not available
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

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7-Day Forecast For CRENSHAW County, Alabama
911 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

FRIDAY
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 80.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama

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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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

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Almanac Information

Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.360000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:13 EDT Set 20:22 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:47 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:48 EDT Ends 20:47 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

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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)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky