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Regional Hourly Observations For MARIES County
Issued at 800 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...EASTERN AND SOUTHERN MISSOURI...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ST. LOUIS INTL PTSUNNY   47  38  71 E8        30.27R                  
SPIRIT OF STL  MOSUNNY   47  40  76 E8        30.26R                  
COLUMBIA       PTSUNNY   50  40  68 SE14G20   30.22R                  
JEFFERSON CITY CLOUDY    50  40  68 E8        30.23R                  
MEXICO         MOSUNNY   46  39  76 SE12      30.24S                  
HANNIBAL       MOSUNNY   46  37  71 E8        30.27R                  
ROLLA          CLOUDY    47  42  83 E8        30.23R                  
LEBANON        LGT RAIN  52  46  82 E6        30.19S                  
OSAGE BEACH    CLOUDY    52  43  71 E9        30.20F                  
SPRINGFIELD    CLOUDY    53  47  79 SE14      30.13R                  
BRANSON        CLOUDY    50  50 100 E8        30.16R                  
JOPLIN         CLOUDY    57  50  77 E9        30.06R                  
WEST PLAINS    CLOUDY    53  44  71 E7        30.21R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 53 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph with gusts at 21 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at Spirit of St. Louis and Rolla.

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 MARIES County,MO 

448 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected  

  Limited hail risk.
  Limited thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Elevated lightning risk.
  Elevated excessive rainfall risk
  Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.

DISCUSSION  

Scattered thunderstorms are currently developing across the area
as of 4:30 AM. These are showing signs of developing small hail up
to the size of quarters. These should stay west of Hwy 65.

As the day goes on, more widespread moderate/heavy rain with 
embedded thunderstorms will develop. Excessive rainfall is 
possible bringing the potential of areal flooding, especially 
south of Hwy 160 and west of Hwy 65. Rain/thunderstorm chances 
will diminish tonight.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Multiple rounds of storms will continue to track across the 
region at times from Friday into Sunday night. There will be the 
potential for severe weather with the storms Friday through the 
weekend. There is currently a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather
Friday and Saturday with an Enhanced (3/5) risk for our Kansas
counties Saturday. All hazards will be possible each severe day.

Heavy rainfall will also be possible with the storms and could 
lead to a localized flooding risk through the weekend. Portions of
our CWA are in a Slight (2/4) risk for excessive rainfall and
flooding through Sunday.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MARIES County, MO
629 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then cloudy with a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 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 with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

MONDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       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 

Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 07:17 EDT Set 20:56 EDT
Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:50 EDT Ends 21:23 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 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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