Buchanan County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For BUCHANAN County
Issued at 700 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH CLOUDY 56 51 84 E14 29.90F 6HR MIN TEMP: 54; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57; 6HR PCP: 0.32; HARRISONVILLE CLOUDY 54 52 94 S23G35 29.87F WHITEMAN AFB LGT RAIN 53 50 89 SE23G37 29.90R 6HR MIN TEMP: 50; 6HR MAX TEMP: 59; 6HR PCP: 0.55; CLINTON RAIN 52 52 100 SE21G33 29.98F FOG SEDALIA LGT RAIN 51 50 96 SE38G56 29.90F FOG 6HR MIN TEMP: 51; 6HR MAX TEMP: 61; 6HR PCP: 0.63; MARSHALL CLOUDY 52 50 93 E21G29 29.92F CHILLICOTHE N/A 57 47 69 SE12G23 29.98F 6HR MIN TEMP: 55; 6HR MAX TEMP: 61; 6HR PCP: 0.14; MOBERLY CLOUDY 55 43 62 SE12G17 30.03S KIRKSVILLE CLOUDY 55 38 52 E13G22 30.04F 6HR MIN TEMP: 55; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57;

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 56 degrees north, near 58 degrees central, and near 53 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, light rain central, and heavy rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. Winds are from the east at 14 mph with gusts at 26 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to heavy rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at Spirit of St. Louis. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at Osage Beach.

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 BUCHANAN County,MO

553 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight No Hazardous weather expected. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are likely Friday through Sunday. Large hail, damaging winds gusts, and a few tornadoes will all be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding will also be possible. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For BUCHANAN County, MO
554 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers this evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Windy, warmer with highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows around 60. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Breezy, cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs around 80.
TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. 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 Missouri MISSOURI --------------------------------------------- 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 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
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.690000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:17 EDT Set 20:56 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:50 EDT Ends 21:23 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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