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Regional Hourly Observations For MISSISSIPPI County
1000 PM CDT FRI MAY 10 2024

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS JONESBORO PTCLDY 63 54 72 CALM 29.98R NEWPORT CLEAR 64 56 75 NW5 29.99R WALNUT RIDGE PTCLDY 66 54 65 W6 29.98R BLYTHEVILLE PTCLDY 65 52 62 CALM 29.97R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Friday May 10, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are not available north, clear central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are calm north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at .

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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 MISSISSIPPI County
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7-Day Forecast For MISSISSIPPI County, Arkansas
324 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 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 16-20 MAY 18-24 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Normal 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
Friday May 10, 2024 the 131th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 18.020000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 07:09 EDT Set 21:02 EDT Transit Meridian 14:05 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:43 EDT Ends 21:29 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 10TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1905... A deadly tornado hit the town of Snyder OK killing 87 persons. The tornado leveled 100 homes in Snyder, and destroyed many others. The large and violent tornado killed a total of 97 persons along its 40 miles path across southwestern Oklahoma. Its roar could reportedly be heard up to twelve miles away. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1966... Morning lows of 21 degrees at Bloomington-Normal IL and Aurora IL established a state record for the month of May. (The Weather Channel)

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