Ray County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For RAY County
Issued at 1000 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024
...NORTHERN AND CENTRAL MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ST. JOSEPH CLOUDY 57 47 69 SE13G22 30.08F MOSBY CLOUDY 57 45 62 SE14G24 30.10F HARRISONVILLE LGT RAIN 54 50 87 SE15 30.12F WHITEMAN AFB PTSUNNY 58 46 64 SE13 30.13S CLINTON LGT RAIN 52 50 93 SE10 30.13R FOG SEDALIA PTSUNNY 56 43 61 SE18G26 30.17S MARSHALL CLOUDY 55 41 58 SE14 30.17F CHILLICOTHE N/A 58 42 55 SE10G23 30.17S MOBERLY PTSUNNY 57 32 38 E16 30.21S KIRKSVILLE PTSUNNY 54 39 57 SE17 30.22S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 54 degrees north, near 55 degrees central, and near 54 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at Whiteman Air Force Base and Chillicothe. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at Springfield.

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 RAY County,MO

553 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight No Hazardous weather expected. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are likely Friday through Sunday. Large hail, damaging winds gusts, and a few tornadoes will all be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding will also be possible. More detailed information can be accessed at... https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo
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7-Day Forecast For RAY County, MO
609 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning, then showers likely this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Windy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Thunderstorms, showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Windy with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy, cooler with lows around 50. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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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