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Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
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Sun and Moon
Sunrise: 06:49 AM (CST)
Moon Rise: 01:02 AM (CST)
Sunset: 04:55 PM (CST)
Moon Set: 01:30 PM (CST)
Moon Phase
Today
Nov. 27
Dec. 05
Dec. 12
Dec. 19
Next 12 Hours
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Forecast data from the National Digital Forecast Database
5-Day Forecast
Hi 43°
Lo 22°
Clear
Hi 49°
Lo 29°
Partly Cloudy
Hi 54°
Lo 40°
Chance of T-storms
Hi 58°
Lo 31°
Partly Cloudy
Hi 52°
Lo 31°
Clear
Forecast for Independence
Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Southeast winds 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation 30 percent in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. The chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny in the morning...then clearing. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. The chance of precipitation 20 percent in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thanksgiving Day
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. The chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Public Information Statement Statement as of 6:00 am CST on November 21, 2008
... Severe weather in the winter...
November 17th through 21st is winter weather awareness week in
Arkansas.
Todays topic is severe weather in the winter.
Although the colder months of the year typically bring to mind such
things as plunging temperatures... ice and snow... driving hazards...
and school closings... it is important to remember that severe
thunderstorms and tornadoes can and do occur in the late fall and
in the winter.
Arkansas typically experiences a secondary severe weather season in
the fall or early winter about two years out of every three. In the
years 2001... 2002... 2004... and 2005... the greatest tornado outbreaks
in the state occurred in the fall. People that have lived in
Arkansas awhile likely remember December of 1982... when tornado
outbreaks occurred on December 2nd and again on Christmas eve.
And... the Spring severe weather season sometimes does not wait
until Spring officially begins. In 2008... the super Tuesday tornado
outbreak occurred on February 5th. In 1999... the big tornado
outbreak occurred on January 21st.
So... even in the late fall and in the winter... when unsually warm
and humid air invades Arkansas... severe weather can occur when a
strong cold front or upper level low pressure collides with the
warmth and moisture.
Here are some severe weather safety rules to keep in mind...
One of the newer safety rules is that it is not safe to take
shelter under a Highway overpass. A wind Tunnel effect... caused
by wind being channeled under the overpass... can easily cause a
person to be blown out from beneath the overpass. In addition...
the channeling effect causes winds to be stronger under the
overpass. Flying debris can also be a severe hazard.
Be sure you know the difference between a watch and a warning.
The National Weather Service issues a Tornado Watch when
tornadoes are possible. A Tornado Warning is issued when a
tornado has been indicated on Doppler weather radar or has
been sighted.
Counties and cities are mentioned in tornado warnings... so know
the counties and cities near where you are. If you are new to
the area... keep a map handy for reference.
Make sure that you have a reliable way to receive weather
information. Battery-powered NOAA weather radios are an
excellent way to keep up with the weather... even if your power
has gone out. A battery-powered radio is also a necessity if you
are planning to be outdoors.
If you are going to be at a large gathering... such as at a
school... stadium or place of worship... make sure that someone has
been designated to keep an eye on the weather and to listen for
the latest watches and warnings.
A tornado shelter... tornado cellar... or a safe room is the safest
place to be... but most homes do not have these. The next safest
place is usually a basement... but these are not common in
Arkansas. If you do not have any of these... go to an interior
room or hallway on the lowest floor of a house or building. You
can protect yourself further by getting under a mattress or a
heavy piece of furniture.
Many businesses... such as large stores... shopping malls...
hospitals... nursing homes... and schools have pre-arranged safety
plans and designated safe areas. If you are in one of these
places... follow the instructions given inside these buildings.
Stay away from windows.
If you are in a vehicle... your best option is to move to a sturdy
building. However... if you are caught out in the open in your
vehicle... lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression.
Mobile homes... even if tied down... offer little protection during
a tornado... and should be abandoned.
Remember that flying debris causes the most casualties in a
tornado.
Keep in mind that the elderly... the very Young... and people with
physical or mental challenges will often Need More time to get to
safety. Make special provisions if you are a care-giver for these
people.
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Please visit our web site at www.Srh.NOAA.Gov/lzk
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Location: MesoWest CRN SITE NEAR BATESVILLE 8WNW AR US CRN, Cushman, AR Updated: 7:00 AM CST |
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| Temperature: 22 °F | Dew Point: - | Humidity: - | Wind: North at 3 mph | Pressure: - | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: 22 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Banner Area, Concord, AR Updated: 8:07 AM CST |
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| Temperature: 22.2 °F | Dew Point: 9 °F | Humidity: 56% | Wind: North at 2.0 mph | Pressure: 30.63 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: 22 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Independence Plant, Newark, AR Updated: 8:15 AM CST |
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| Temperature: 27.4 °F | Dew Point: 15 °F | Humidity: 60% | Wind: NNE at 8.0 mph | Pressure: 30.64 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: 19 °F | Historical Graphs |
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Location: Floral & Main, Pleasant Plains, AR Updated: 8:19 AM CST |
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| Temperature: 27.5 °F | Dew Point: 15 °F | Humidity: 58% | Wind: NNE at 8.5 mph | Pressure: 30.78 in | Hourly Precipitation: 0.00 in | Windchill: 19 °F | Historical Graphs |
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NWS Forecaster Discussion
025 fxus64 klzk 211141 aaa afdlzk Area forecast discussion...updated for aviation National Weather Service Little Rock Arkansas 540 am CST Friday Nov 21 2008 Aviation... VFR conditions are expected through 12z Saturday. A few middle/high clouds will be noted today. North/northwest winds this morning will turn to the east with speeds from 6 to 10 knots. Winds tonight will be light east/southeast. && Short term...today through Monday night surface high pressure continued over the central U.S. Today. Temperatures ranged from the middle 20s to middle 30s by early morning. Temperatures are expected to continue to be cooler than normal over the next several days. High pressure will begin moving eastward over the next several days. Clear conditions and low dewpoints will allow temperatures to fall tonight. Temperatures will be approximately 15 degrees below normal today and tonight...with lows ranging from the lower to middle 20s across the state overnight. High pressure will push east of Arkansas late Saturday and Sunday...allowing warmer southerly winds to return to the region. Temperatures will be a bit warmer for the weekend...with highs in the 50s...and lows in the upper 20s to upper 30s. Moisture from the Gulf will push into the state from the south late Sunday...bringing the next chance of precipitation to the forecast for late Sunday into Monday. && Long term...Tuesday through Thanksgiving high pressure will build into the region from the west to begin the extended period. The high will bring dry conditions and below normal temperatures. Meanwhile...a new storm system will organize in The Rockies...and will move into the Southern Plains late Wednesday/Thanksgiving day. It appears moisture will increase markedly during this time frame as low pressure intensifies in the Texas Panhandle. There will be more clouds with chances for rain...and temperatures will modify to more normal levels. && Preliminary point temps/pops... Batesville Arkansas 43 23 50 29 / 0 0 0 10 Camden Arkansas 48 23 53 32 / 0 0 0 10 Harrison Arkansas 41 22 50 30 / 0 0 0 10 Hot Springs Arkansas 47 23 53 31 / 0 0 0 10 Little Rock Arkansas 46 24 52 32 / 0 0 0 10 Monticello Arkansas 46 25 54 33 / 0 0 0 10 Mount Ida Arkansas 46 23 53 31 / 0 0 0 10 Mountain Home Arkansas 42 21 50 28 / 0 0 0 10 Newport Arkansas 43 25 50 31 / 0 0 0 10 Pine Bluff Arkansas 46 26 53 33 / 0 0 0 10 Russellville Arkansas 45 24 52 30 / 0 0 0 10 Searcy Arkansas 44 24 51 31 / 0 0 0 10 Stuttgart Arkansas 44 26 52 33 / 0 0 0 10 && Lzk watches/warnings/advisories...none. && $$ Short term...60 / long term...46
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