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Regional Hourly Observations For PERRY 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 400pm CDT, Wednesday May 01, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 73 degrees north, near 82 degrees central, and near 85 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. The heat index is near 85 degrees central. In the south, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. The heat index is near 86 degrees south. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the southwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 88 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at .


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PERRY County,AR

326 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday through Tuesday

Chances for rain and thunderstorms will be in the forecast
periodically through early next week. Severe weather chances 
remain low, but some isolated strong to briefly severe storms may
occur at times. Additionally, some locally heavy rainfall will be
possible Thursday through Friday, particularly across southern
Arkansas, and some local flooding issues may arise. 

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7-Day Forecast For PERRY County, Arkansas
350 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly sunny, then becoming mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy with showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Average rainfall 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas
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   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 01, 2024 the 122th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 15.540000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:17 EDT Set 20:55 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:05 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:52 EDT Ends 21:21 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 1ST...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1854...
The Connecticut River reached a level of nearly twenty-nine feet at
Hartford (the highest level of record up until that time). The record
height was reached in the midst of a great New England flood which followed
sixty-six hours of steady rain. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
Snow, ice and sleet brought winter back to parts of southeast Minnesota.
Minneapolis received three inches of snow to tie their May record which was
established in 1892. (1st-2nd) (The Weather Channel)
...1954...
The temperature at Polebridge MT dipped to 5 degrees below zero to esablish
a state record for the month of May. (The Weather Channel)



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