Craighead County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For CRAIGHEAD County
200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS JONESBORO LGT RAIN 63 50 62 S8 30.17F NEWPORT LGT RAIN 58 51 78 E6 30.17F WALNUT RIDGE CLOUDY 67 46 47 SE10 30.16F BLYTHEVILLE CLOUDY 70 41 34 SE9 30.14F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 60 degrees central, and near 80 degrees south. Current sky conditions are rain north, cloudy central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. There is patchy fog north. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to rain. Winds are from the east at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Texarkana. 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 CRAIGHEAD County
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7-Day Forecast For CRAIGHEAD County, Arkansas
305 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 60s this afternoon. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy and not as cool with highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Windy and not as cool with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Windy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below 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
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:24 EDT Set 20:50 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:58 EDT Ends 21:16 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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