Wayne County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For WAYNE County
Issued at 900 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024
...SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CAPE GIRARDEAU PTCLDY 73 67 81 S12 29.87R FARMINGTON CLOUDY 64 62 93 NW7 29.92R POPLAR BLUFF CLOUDY 72 67 84 S18G26 29.83F WEST PLAINS CLOUDY 63 56 78 NW12G31 29.93R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Missouri
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Missouri...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 54 degrees central, and near 78 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, light rain central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. Winds are from the north at 16 mph with gusts at 25 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph with gusts at 17 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the west at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 78 degrees at West Plains. The lowest temperature is 48 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 WAYNE County,MO

135 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /235 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight The threat of storms will increase to a peak this evening, with all severe hazards in play. The greatest risk is for damaging winds, with large hail and tornadoes also posing potential risks. Frequent deadly lightning and locally heavy rains capable of sporadic flooding are also potential hazards. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Lows in the upper 30s are possible this weekend, with Sunday night perhaps the best chance for frost to develop as skies clear and winds diminish then. These cooler temperatures and thus the chance of frost appears greatest along and north of the Ohio River. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is requested for our ongoing active severe weather watch.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For WAYNE County, MO
902 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 129 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT FRIDAY

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers late this evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. 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 APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.360000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 07:27 EDT Set 20:49 EDT Transit Meridian 14:07 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 07:00 EDT Ends 21:16 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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