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Regional Hourly Observations For CALHOUN County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 68 degrees north, near 69 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the south at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Fort Smith. The lowest temperature is 60 degrees at .


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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 CALHOUN County,AR

210 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Some thunderstorms will be possible for today into this evening. 
An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm could be seen  with all
hazards possible with the strongest storms. The best chances for
seeing any severe weather will be across the northern half to
two-thirds of the area.

Some breezy southerly winds will be seen for today  with winds 
of 15 to 25 mph expected. Gusts may be 30 to over 40 mph at 
times. 

The threat for hazardous weather looks to become low by tonight.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

The threat for hazardous weather looks to remain low on Wednesday.
However  thunderstorms are forecast later this week as a cold 
front dives south through the state. This will bring unsettled 
weather Thursday through the weekend.

 Spotter Information Statement  

Spotter activation will may be needed this afternoon across
northern Arkansas.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CALHOUN County, Arkansas
350 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny early this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.

WEDNESDAY
Cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly 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. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas
                             ARKANSAS                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 21-25    APR 23-29    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Below        Above      Below      Above                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        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

Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 10.670000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:35 EDT Set 20:43 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:08 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:10 EDT Ends 21:08 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 16TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1851...
The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and
gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The
storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum)
...1880...
A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a
distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel)
...1933...
Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard
Sanders - 1987)
...1960...
A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport
in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)


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