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Regional Hourly Observations For PULASKI County
Issued at 1000 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024
...CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS COLUMBIA MOCLDY 63 61 93 SE12 29.76R JEFFERSON CITY CLOUDY 64 61 90 SE10 29.76S ROLLA MOCLDY 66 63 90 S14G23 29.79R SEDALIA CLOUDY 64 63 96 SE13 29.70R WHITEMAN AFB MOCLDY 67 61 83 S16 29.64R WARRENSBURG MOCLDY 63 59 88 SE17 29.65R OSAGE BEACH CLOUDY 66 66 100 SE9 29.76S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 63 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are from the south at 17 mph with gusts at 28 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 13 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Joplin. The lowest temperature is 62 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 PULASKI County,MO
818 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Weather hazards expected Limited lightning risk. Limited non thunderstorm wind risk. DISCUSSION A few rumbles of thunder are possible with any remaining thunderstorms this evening into tonight. No severe weather is expected. Flooding continues from previous rounds of heavy rainfall over the last couple of days. If you encounter flooded roadways, turn around, don't drown. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Sunday through Friday. There is currently a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather Saturday with an Enhanced (3/5) risk for our Kansas counties Saturday. There is a Slight (2/5) risk for severe weather Sunday as well. All hazards will be possible for both days. 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.
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7-Day Forecast For PULASKI County, MO
817 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early this evening. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much warmer with highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Lows around 60. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 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 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 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
Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 14.010000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 07:16 EDT Set 20:57 EDT Transit Meridian 14:06 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:49 EDT Ends 21:24 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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