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Regional Hourly Observations For CHRISTIAN County
Issued at 800 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...SOUTHWEST MISSOURI...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SPRINGFIELD    MOSUNNY   46  37  71 N13       30.23R                  
JOPLIN         SUNNY     46  34  62 NE9       30.26R                  
BRANSON        SUNNY     48  39  71 NE9       30.21S                  
               

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 42 degrees north, near 47 degrees central, and near 50 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph with gusts at 24 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 42 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 CHRISTIAN County,MO

303 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected  

 Elevated fire weather risk.

DISCUSSION  

Northerly winds and low humidity will create elevated fire 
conditions this afternoon in areas with remaining dormant 
vegetation.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Patchy frost will be possible Sunday morning across central 
Missouri. Frost could be more widespread Monday morning if winds 
are light enough however confidence remains low at this time.

There is a 30 to 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms
Monday night into Tuesday and again late in the week. Severe
thunderstorms are not expected at this time. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CHRISTIAN County, MO
614 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. 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 partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Missouri
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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

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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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