Sebastian County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For SEBASTIAN County
1000 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FAYETTEVILLE PTCLDY 64 60 87 CALM 30.04R FORT SMITH CLOUDY 72 59 63 W5 30.00R HARRISON MOCLDY 60 58 92 NW3 30.04R BENTONVILLE CLEAR 59 55 87 CALM 30.06R ROGERS CLEAR 58 57 97 CALM 30.05R SILOAM SPGS CLEAR 61 56 83 CALM 30.05R HIGHFILL CLEAR 59 53 80 CALM 30.04R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 63 degrees north, near 70 degrees central, and near 65 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, partly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are from the south at 3 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 3 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 73 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 44 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 SEBASTIAN County,AR
445 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 SEVERE STORM POTENTIAL INCREASES LATER THIS WEEK FRIDAY AND SATURDAY GREATEST SEVERE POTENTIAL This Outlook is for Northwest and West Central Arkansas as well as much of Eastern Oklahoma. DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight. THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING. RISK Limited. AREA South of I-44. ONSET After 6 PM. DISCUSSION There is a low (20-30%) chance for thunderstorms in association with a cold front this evening and overnight to the south of I-44 as the boundary moves south. Severe weather is not expected. SPOTTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTION STATEMENT Spotter Activation Not Expected. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. WEDNESDAY Thunderstorm Potential. THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY Severe Thunderstorm High Wind Heavy Rain Potential. SUNDAY Thunderstorm High Wind Heavy Rain Potential. MONDAY Thunderstorm Potential. EXTENDED DISCUSSION An active weather pattern is expected from the middle of the work week into the weekend. Several rounds of strong to severe storms are expected, including locally heavy rainfall. The highest chances for severe weather are forecast for Friday and Saturday. Depending on how things evolve in the coming days, there is potential for high-impact severe weather, including tornadoes. Thunderstorm chances will persist into Sunday with a continued threat for severe weather, mainly across southeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING STATEMENT Continue to closely monitor the latest forecast concerning the severe weather potential this week, especially Friday and Saturday. Specific severe weather threats and timing will continue to be refined over the next several days. weather.gov/tulsa contains additional information.
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7-Day Forecast For SEBASTIAN County, Arkansas
727 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers likely. Breezy with lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 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
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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 APR 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- 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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