Marion County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MARION County
800 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BATESVILLE PTSUNNY 56 56 100 E6 29.94R FLIPPIN CLOUDY 55 52 89 E6 29.88S MTN HOME LGT RAIN 53 51 93 SE7 29.88R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 50 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 MARION County,AR

310 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms are expected across portions of western, northwestern, and northern Arkansas later this afternoon and evening. Some storms will likely become strong to severe, and all severe weather hazards will be possible. Some locally heavy rainfall will be possible as well, and some isolated flooding issues may arise. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue across the forecast area through this weekend and into early next week. All modes of severe weather will be possible, but there remains some uncertainty regarding the overall timing and extent of the activity, particularly on Sunday. Locally heavy rainfall will continue to be a concern through the weekend as well, along with the potential for flash flooding. Spotter Information Statement Spotter Activation May Be Needed Later This Afternoon and Evening.
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7-Day Forecast For MARION County, Arkansas
650 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. Average rainfall 1/2 to 1 inch.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. 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 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: 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 April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:23 EDT Set 20:51 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:57 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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