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Regional Hourly Observations For JACKSON County
Issued at 400 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024
...KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS K.C. INTL MOCLDY 57 42 57 S12 29.83F K.C. DOWNTOWN MOCLDY 60 41 49 S12 29.83F LEES SUMMIT PTCLDY 58 40 51 S14 29.85F OLATHE - IXD MOCLDY 57 40 52 S12G22 29.84F OLATHE - OJC PTCLDY 56 40 55 S12G20 29.85F LAWRENCE CLOUDY 59 43 55 S12 29.83S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 55 degrees central, and near 49 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 15 mph with gusts at 26 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at Whiteman Air Force Base, Sedalia, and Kirksville. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at West Plains.

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 JACKSON County,MO

435 AM CDT Mon Apr 22 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Frost Advisory for central and eastern Missouri Through sunrise. Elevated fire weather concerns across central Missouri this afternoon with lowered relative humidity, breezy southwest winds, and warm temperatures. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday Slight risk of strong to severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening across the region. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For JACKSON County, MO
239 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north with gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy and not as cool with lows around 60. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Windy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers, mainly in the evening. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.040000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:20 EDT Set 20:54 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:53 EDT Ends 21:21 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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