Howard County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For HOWARD County
Issued at 400 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLUMBIA NOT AVBL JEFFERSON CITY MOCLDY 49 38 65 NW8 30.20R ROLLA PTCLDY 46 42 86 N10 30.16R SEDALIA CLEAR 44 35 70 NW9 30.24R

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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 HOWARD County,MO

420 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight A complex of strong thunderstorms is working their way eastward between I-70 and US-36. These storms have moved into a less favorable environment; however, gusty winds and some hail remain possible. Further showers and thunderstorms are expected until early afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. Some isolated stronger storms are possible south of US-50 and MO HWY 2. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Areas of frost will be possible early Sunday morning across far northern MO. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For HOWARD County, MO
354 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Partly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
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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