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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For DELAWARE BEACHES County


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Regional Hourly Observations For DELAWARE BEACHES County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Delaware
Based on observations at 300pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Delaware...temperatures are near 57 degrees north, near 62 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 13 mph with gusts at 18 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at Georgetown. The lowest temperature is 57 degrees at Wilmington.


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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 DELAWARE BEACHES County,DE

0331 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Through tonight.

Minor coastal flooding is possible.

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For DELAWARE BEACHES County, DE
Issued at 100 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the upper 50s late. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Delaware
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....  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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