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Regional Hourly Observations For PIKE 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 800pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 65 degrees north, near 73 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are from the north at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph 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 75 degrees at Texarkana, Jacksonville, and Fort Smith. The lowest temperature is 43 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 PIKE County,AR

233 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 .DAY ONE  This afternoon and Tonight

Gusty winds will remain possible through tonight but should remain
under 25 mph. A few thunderstorms are possible from northern into
central Arkansas during the overnight hours, but severe weather 
is not expected.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact 
the area later this week and this weekend. All modes of severe 
weather will be possible, but there remains uncertainty regarding
the time and extent of the activity. Some parts of the state may 
have to contend with locally heavy rainfall as well.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For PIKE County, Arkansas
450 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. Southwest 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 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 inch.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Arkansas
                             ARKANSAS                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 29-MAY 3  MAY 1-MAY 7    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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

Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.040000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:26 EDT Set 20:48 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 07:01 EDT Ends 21:14 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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