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Regional Hourly Observations For POLK County
Issued at 700 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024
...SOUTHWEST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SPRINGFIELD CLEAR 50 38 63 S13 29.93R 6HR MIN TEMP: 49; 6HR MAX TEMP: 53; JOPLIN PTCLDY 56 42 59 S20G31 29.90S 6HR MIN TEMP: 54; 6HR MAX TEMP: 57; BRANSON CLEAR 50 39 66 S6 29.98S

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 50 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. There is patchy fog north. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the east at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at Sedalia and Joplin. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at Osage Beach.

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 POLK County,MO
340 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION Gusty winds up to 20-30mph are possible ahead of an incoming cold front, which will bring scattered showers and a possible crack or two of thunder as it moves into the area. The rain chances with this system are 50-70% northeast of Springfield (mainly along the I-44 corridor) and 20-45% elsewhere, decreasing to the south and west. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Higher chances of showers and thunderstorms, 40 to 80 percent chances, return Thursday and Friday. Some strong to severe thunderstorms may be possible on Friday. Shower and storm chances could linger into next weekend. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
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7-Day Forecast For POLK County, MO
717 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, windy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 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. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. 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 --------------------------------------------- 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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