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Regional Hourly Observations For POINSETT 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 May 07, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 77 degrees north, near 82 degrees central, and near 81 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. The heat index is near 86 degrees central. In the south, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 73 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 calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 85 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 67 degrees at Mount Ida.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For POINSETT County
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7-Day Forecast For POINSETT County, Arkansas
327 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 90 percent.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Less humid with highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 80.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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

TUESDAY
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 lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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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

Tuesday May 07, 2024 the 128th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 17.240000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 07:12 EDT Set 21:00 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:05 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:45 EDT Ends 21:26 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 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1840...
A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in
Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed
317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm
caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and
destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum)
...1964...
The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15
degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The
Weather Channel)




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