Howell County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For HOWELL County
Issued at 1000 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CAPE GIRARDEAU LGT RAIN 72 68 87 S18G28 29.87S POPLAR BLUFF CLOUDY 72 67 84 S12G23 29.88R WEST PLAINS CLOUDY 58 51 78 N9G23 30.01R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 47 degrees north, near 53 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. Winds are from the north at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 9 mph with gusts at 20 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph with gusts at 31 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 47 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 HOWELL County,MO
831 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited hail risk. Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk. Elevated lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION Scattered thunderstorms will continue through 10pm for locations along and south of a Gainesville to West Plains to Winona line. Small hail, brief gusty winds and lightning are the main risks. Widespread severe weather is not expected. Northerly wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will continue through the overnight hours. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Non-severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday night into Wednesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HOWELL County, MO
828 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms early this evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Not as warm with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.
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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:27 EDT Set 20:49 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:00 EDT Ends 21:16 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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