Grant County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For GRANT 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 100pm CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 80 degrees north, near 80 degrees central, and near 80 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 72 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 73 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 18 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 16 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 14 mph with gusts at 26 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 85 degrees at Fort Smith. The lowest temperature is 69 degrees at Mount Ida.

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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 GRANT County,AR
358 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Some morning severe thunderstorms will remain possible until about sunrise east and northeast sections then expect mainly dry conditions into the afternoon hours. More thunderstorms will develop late this afternoon and mainly this evening into the overnight hours as a cold front drops southeast through the state. Severe thunderstorms look likely with this activity with all hazards expected. Very large hail larger than golf balls and 70 mph wind gusts will be the primary threats but a few tornadoes will also be possible. Some locally heavy rainfall may lead to an isolated flash flood threat as well. Expect the threat for severe weather to decrease late tonight and near sunrise Thursday as the activity drops southeast of the area. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will linger on Thursday across the southern half Arkansas before cooler, drier, and more seasonal air returns Friday into the weekend. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will may be needed late this afternoon into the overnight hours.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For GRANT County, Arkansas
1150 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly cloudy early, then becoming partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
TONIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/2 to 1 inch.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 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 MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... 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
Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 17.500000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 07:11 EDT Set 21:00 EDT Transit Meridian 14:05 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:44 EDT Ends 21:27 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

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1784... A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David Ludlum) ...1803... A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum) ...1895... A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps. ...1981... The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel) ... 2003... A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)

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