Cape Girardeau County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For CAPE GIRARDEAU County
Issued at 300 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CAPE GIRARDEAU CLOUDY 56 51 84 N17G33 30.05R FARMINGTON CLOUDY 50 47 89 N10G17 30.09R POPLAR BLUFF CLOUDY 56 51 84 N14 30.04R WEST PLAINS CLOUDY 52 45 77 N16G22 30.10R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 40 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 52 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 34 degrees north. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 16 mph with gusts at 22 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 40 degrees at Kirksville.

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 CAPE GIRARDEAU County,MO

135 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /235 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight The threat of storms will increase to a peak this evening, with all severe hazards in play. The greatest risk is for damaging winds, with large hail and tornadoes also posing potential risks. Frequent deadly lightning and locally heavy rains capable of sporadic flooding are also potential hazards. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Lows in the upper 30s are possible this weekend, with Sunday night perhaps the best chance for frost to develop as skies clear and winds diminish then. These cooler temperatures and thus the chance of frost appears greatest along and north of the Ohio River. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is requested for our ongoing active severe weather watch.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CAPE GIRARDEAU County, MO
314 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 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 APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.710000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:25 EDT Set 20:50 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:59 EDT Ends 21:17 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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