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Regional Hourly Observations For CRAWFORD County

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Tuesday May 07, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 71 degrees north, near 82 degrees central, and near 80 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 71 degrees. The heat index is near 86 degrees central. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 74 degrees. The heat index is near 85 degrees south. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 10 mph with gusts at 21 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 65 degrees at Fayetteville.

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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 CRAWFORD County,AR 

538 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM. 
RISK  Limited. 
AREA  Along and Northwest of Interstate 44 in Northeast Oklahoma. 
ONSET  After Midnight.

DISCUSSION  
A low chance for isolated thunderstorm development will exist 
late tonight across parts of northeast Oklahoma along and
northwest of Interstate 44. Any storms that develop would pose a
limited threat for severe weather.

SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT   
Spotter Activation Not Expected.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.
WEDNESDAY  Severe Thunderstorm Potential  High Wind Potential.
THURSDAY  Thunderstorm Potential.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY  No Hazards.
SUNDAY AND MONDAY  Thunderstorm Potential.

EXTENDED DISCUSSION  
Thunderstorms are likely to develop in or near portions of
northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas early Wednesday morning.
Storms will increase in coverage through the day as a cold
front sweeps southward. Severe weather is likely with these
storms with large hail and locally damaging winds the primary
hazards. A tornado threat will also exist with the most
intense storms. Storm chances diminish on Thursday with
dry and mild weather returning to the region for late week
into the weekend. Another approaching storm system will increase 
shower and thunderstorm chances again Sunday into Monday.

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NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CRAWFORD County, Arkansas
246 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. 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 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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

SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY 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 lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas 
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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
Almanac Information 

Tuesday May 07, 2024 the 128th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 17.240000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 07:12 EDT Set 21:00 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:05 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:45 EDT Ends 21:26 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

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MAY 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1840...
A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in
Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed
317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm
caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and
destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum)
...1964...
The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15
degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The
Weather Channel)




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