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Regional Hourly Observations For BENTON County
600 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
FAYETTEVILLE   PTCLDY    54  40  59 S12       30.02S                  
FORT SMITH     PTCLDY    48  42  80 NE5       30.04S                  
HARRISON       CLEAR     44  36  73 E7        30.05F                  
BENTONVILLE    CLEAR     49  39  68 SE8       30.02S                  
ROGERS         CLEAR     49  39  68 SE10      30.02S                  
SILOAM SPGS    PTCLDY    53  40  61 S13       30.00F                  
HIGHFILL       PTCLDY    47  39  74 S9        30.01S                  
SPRINGDALE     CLEAR     50  43  76 SE3       30.02                   

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 47 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 44 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the south at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Mena. The lowest temperature is 33 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 BENTON County,AR

513 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

SIGNIFICANT WINDS.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas.
ONSET  Mid Morning .

FIRE WEATHER DANGER.
RISK  Limited.
AREA  Eastern Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas.
ONSET  This Afternoon.

DISCUSSION  
South winds will increase through the morning, with gusts of 30 to
near 40 mph likely in much of the area. The wind combined with
above normal temperatures and humidity in the 30-40 percent range
will increase the fire spread potential this afternoon.  

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT  
Spotter Activation Not Expected.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.
SATURDAY  High Wind Potential.
SUNDAY through TUESDAY  Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY  High Wind Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION  
Breezy and warm conditions will continue through Sunday, with an
upward trend in humidity. Thunderstorm chances return late Sunday
night and Monday, with an increasing potential for severe storms 
Monday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the area 
from the northwest. All severe weather hazards will be possible at
this time.

weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.

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7-Day Forecast For BENTON County, Arkansas
357 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 60s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Much cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas
                             ARKANSAS                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:     Normal        Above      Below      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      Above     Normal                      

....  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

Friday March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.980000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 06:58 EDT Set 19:29 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:34 EDT Ends 19:53 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

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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