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Regional Hourly Observations For ATCHISON County
Issued at 300 PM CDT THU MAR 28 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ST. JOSEPH     SUNNY     69  35  28 SW22G37   30.00F                  
MOSBY          SUNNY     66  32  28 SW12G20   30.05F                  
HARRISONVILLE  SUNNY     68  32  26 SW16      30.10F                  
WHITEMAN AFB   SUNNY     65  32  29 S18       30.07F                  
CLINTON        SUNNY     64  34  32 SW14      30.10F                  
SEDALIA        SUNNY     64  31  28 SW14G25   30.09F                  
MARSHALL       SUNNY     64  34  32 S15G22    30.08F                  
CHILLICOTHE      N/A     65  33  30 SW10G24   30.04F                  
MOBERLY        MOSUNNY   64  32  29 SW16G25   30.06F                  
KIRKSVILLE     SUNNY     63  34  33 SW20G26   30.03F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 63 degrees north, near 65 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 28%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 22%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 20 mph with gusts at 26 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are variable at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 67 degrees at Lee's Summit. The lowest temperature is 62 degrees at Springfield and Rolla.


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 ATCHISON County,MO

506 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight
 
No hazardous weather is expected.
 
 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday
 
Showers and thunderstorms return to the area Sunday through Tuesday.
There is a chance for strong to severe storms primarily during the
day Monday. All severe hazards are possible. Please stay tuned for
forecast updates.
 
 More detailed information can be accessed at...
 https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ATCHISON County, MO
324 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south after midnight.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs around 60.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs around 70.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Missouri
                             MISSOURI                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above     Normal     Normal                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      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 March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.590000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:58 EDT Set 19:29 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:32 EDT Ends 19:55 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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky