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Regional Hourly Observations For WHITE County
700 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

REMAINDER OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SEARCY CLOUDY 56 54 93 NE9 30.06F 6HR MIN TEMP: 55; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57; HOT SPRINGS MOCLDY 66 58 75 E12 29.96F 6HR MIN TEMP: 62; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; RUSSELLVILLE CLOUDY 59 53 80 E10G17 29.98F 6HR MIN TEMP: 55; 6HR MAX TEMP: 60; 6HR PCP: TRACE; CLINTON CLOUDY 57 55 94 E7 30.04F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Arkansas
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Arkansas...temperatures are near 53 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 79 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the east at 13 mph with gusts at 23 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 80 degrees at Texarkana. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at Harrison.

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 WHITE County,AR
435 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Tonight Showers and a few thunderstorms will remain possible this evening and overnight mainly across northern sections of the area. While the threat for severe weather looks to remain limited a strong to briefly severe thunderstorm could be seen overnight. Some locally heavy rainfall may also be seen with the strongest storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms will impact the area through the upcoming weekend and into early next week. All modes of severe weather will be possible, but there remains some uncertainty regarding the overall timing and extent of the activity. Locally heavy rainfall will become an increasing concern heading into the weekend as well, along with the potential for localized flash flooding. Spotter Information Statement Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For WHITE County, Arkansas
450 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall less than 1/10 inch.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Average rainfall 1/10 to 1/4 inch.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 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 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:24 EDT Set 20:50 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:58 EDT Ends 21:16 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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