Baxter County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For BAXTER County
600 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BATESVILLE CLOUDY 48 48 100 CALM 30.26R FLIPPIN PTCLDY 48 33 56 N6 30.29R MTN HOME PTCLDY 46 31 55 VRB3 30.26R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 58 degrees central, and near 57 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. Winds are variable at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at Texarkana and Monticello. The lowest temperature is 41 degrees at .

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 BAXTER County,AR

414 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Rain and thunderstorms are expected across parts of the state today. Severe weather is not expected, but a few storms may be able to produce some small hail. A few heavy downpours are possible as well, but overall heavy rain/flooding concerns remain low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Sunday through Friday Cool temperatures are likely Monday morning across northern and western Arkansas. Below freezing temperatures remain unlikely, but it could be cold enough for some patchy frost to develop by daybreak Monday morning. Thunderstorms are possible across parts of the state by late next week. Some severe weather could develop as well. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will not be needed.
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7-Day Forecast For BAXTER County, Arkansas
350 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy, then becoming mostly sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers early. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 Arkansas ARKANSAS --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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
Saturday April 20, 2024 the 111th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 12.050000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:30 EDT Set 20:46 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:04 EDT Ends 21:11 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 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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