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Regional Hourly Observations For LEWIS County
Issued at 900 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024
...NORTHERN AND WESTERN MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS KANSAS CTY INT PTCLDY 58 33 39 N7 30.02R KANSAS C DTWN CLEAR 64 30 27 N5 30.01R LEE'S SUMMIT CLEAR 62 31 31 N9 30.01R ST JOSEPH CLEAR 57 36 45 N6 30.04R CHILLICOTHE N/A 62 35 36 VRB3 30.01R KIRKSVILLE CLEAR 57 35 43 NW6 29.99R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 57 degrees north, near 58 degrees central, and near 61 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at Whiteman Air Force Base and Sedalia. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at Spirit of St. Louis.

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 LEWIS County,MO

239 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. There is a chance for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, mainly along and south of the I-70 corridor. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Thunderstorm chances increase Thursday night and continue each day through Monday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LEWIS County, MO
809 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Clear, cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Windy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
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 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Normal .... 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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