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Regional Hourly Observations For BENTON County
Issued at 1200 AM CDT SAT APR 27 2024
...CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLUMBIA MOCLDY 64 62 93 SE13 29.74F JEFFERSON CITY MOCLDY 64 62 93 SE9 29.75S ROLLA MOCLDY 66 63 90 S16G23 29.79S SEDALIA MOCLDY 66 63 90 S14 29.72R WHITEMAN AFB CLOUDY 67 62 83 S13 29.67R WARRENSBURG CLOUDY 68 61 77 S15G23 29.68R OSAGE BEACH MOCLDY 66 66 100 S10 29.75F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Saturday April 27, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 67 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Winds are from the south at 20 mph with gusts at 32 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Lee's Summit. The lowest temperature is 62 degrees at Spirit of St. Louis.

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 BENTON County,MO
818 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION A few rumbles of thunder are possible with any remaining thunderstorms this evening into tonight. No severe weather is expected. Flooding continues from previous rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days. If you encounter flooded roadways, turn around, don't drown. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Sunday through Friday. There is currently a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather Saturday with an Enhanced (3/5) risk for our Kansas counties Saturday. There is a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather Sunday as well. All hazards will be possible for both days. Heavy rainfall will also be possible with the storms and could lead to a localized flooding risk through the weekend. Portions of our CWA are in a Slight (2/4) risk for excessive rainfall and flooding through Sunday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For BENTON County, MO
1200 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much warmer with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Breezy and not as warm with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 Missouri MISSOURI --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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
Saturday April 27, 2024 the 118th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.320000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:15 EDT Set 20:58 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:48 EDT Ends 21:25 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 27TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300 buildings. (David Ludlum) ...1931... The temperature at Pahala, located on the main island of Hawaii, soared to 100 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel) ...1938...Bowling Green's warmest April low: 69 degrees. (NWS Louisville) ...1937...Beginning today, Bowling Green received 10 consecutive days with measurable precipitation, a record. (NWS Louisville) ...1942... A destructive tornado swept across Rogers County and Mayes County in Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and causing two million dollars damage. (David Ludlum) ...1971... A tornado tore through Green and Adair counties with F4 damage in its wake. Two and a half million dollars in damage was done along the 14 mile long path. Six people were killed and 58 hurt. The twister dropped to earth near Bramlett and proceeded to Vester and Christine. The six fatalities occurred in the Mount Pleasant Church area along KY 551 north of Columbia. In Butler and Warren counties a tornado did F3 damage, killing one person and costing two and a half million dollars. South View (Butler County) and Riverside (Warren County) were struck. A tornado of F1 strength injured 2 people in Harrison County IN between Mauckport and Laconia. Debris from a demolished barn was carried a quarter mile. An F3 tornado did damage in Ohio and Butler counties. It touched down near Island Lake along Wysox Road in Ohio County and moved east near Logansport and Little Bend, lifting just outside of Morgantown. An asphalt shingle was found embedded two inches deep into an oak tree. An F4 tornado killed two people in Russell County. It began east of Russell Springs and moved through Salem to Faubush. The two fatalities occurred when a farm was swept away at Gosser Ridge near Dorena. At one point there were actually two distinct paths, as two funnels moved parallel to each other. (NWS Louisville)

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