Mercer County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MERCER County
Issued at 500 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH PTSUNNY 59 32 36 NW7 30.22F MOSBY PTSUNNY 59 27 29 N10 30.23S HARRISONVILLE MOSUNNY 63 28 27 NE8 30.23S WHITEMAN AFB MOSUNNY 62 27 27 N13 30.18F CLINTON SUNNY 61 27 27 N9 30.18F SEDALIA SUNNY 62 22 21 N9 30.20F MARSHALL MOSUNNY 57 30 35 NW13G18 30.22S CHILLICOTHE N/A 58 32 37 NW8 30.22F MOBERLY MOSUNNY 59 25 27 NW9 30.21S KIRKSVILLE PTSUNNY 56 31 38 NW12G18 30.20F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 56 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 65 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph with gusts at 18 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 8 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 65 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 56 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 MERCER County,MO

444 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Areas of frost are expected across far northwestern Missouri this morning. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday 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 MERCER County, MO
155 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows around 40.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 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 --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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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