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Hourly Observations For DAWSON County, Texas
700 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

TEXAS TECH WEST TEXAS MESONET/SOUTH PLAINS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AIKEN 3WSW N/A 61 42 48 NE16 30.11S ANDREWS 2NE N/A 76 37 23 NE13 30.00S ANTON 6SSW N/A 65 42 43 NE13 30.07S BROWNFIELD 2S N/A 69 41 37 NE17 30.04F DENVR CTY 7WNW N/A 72 39 30 E21 30.03S GAIL 2ESE N/A 71 42 35 NE12 30.03S LAMESA 2SE N/A 74 41 30 NE16 30.03S LUBBOCK 3WNW N/A 66 41 40 NE13 30.07S MORTON 1ENE N/A 65 40 39 E15 30.08S ODONNELL 1N N/A 70 43 37 E18 30.05S PLAINS 3N N/A 70 38 31 NE18 30.05S RALLS 1SE N/A 65 43 44 NE17 30.08S REESE CENTER N/A 65 42 42 NE14 30.07S SEAGRAVES 1SW N/A 71 40 32 E13 30.03S SEMINOLE 2NNE N/A 73 39 29 NE18 30.03R SLATON 2NE N/A 66 42 41 NE13 30.07S SNYDER 3E N/A 69 44 39 N17 30.02S SUNDOWN 8SW N/A 68 40 35 NE18 30.06S TAHOKA 3NNE N/A 69 44 40 NE15 30.05S WOLFFORTH 6SSW N/A 67 41 38 NE16 30.06F

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Texas
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Texas...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, 88 degrees west, near 85 degrees central, near 81 degrees east and 88 degrees south. Current sky conditions are fair north, fair west, fair central, cloudy east and fair south. In the north, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the west, relative humidity is near 4%, and the dew point is near 2 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 4%, and the dew point is near 2 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying.
Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
7-Day Forecast For DAWSON County, TX
252 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, cooler. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. 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 Texas N TEXAS --------------------------------------------- 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 S TEXAS --------------------------------------------- 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 W TEXAS --------------------------------------------- 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
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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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