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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For INLAND SUSSEX County


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Regional Hourly Observations For INLAND SUSSEX 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 400pm EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Delaware...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 51 degrees central, and near 49 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, drizzle central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 97%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. There is patchy fog south. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to drizzle. Winds are variable at 6 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at Wallops Island and Georgetown. The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at Salisbury.


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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 INLAND SUSSEX County,DE

0353 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 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 INLAND SUSSEX County, DE
Issued at 400 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
Cloudy with rain likely this evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Rain likely. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Delaware
                             DELAWARE                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Below        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Below      Above      Above                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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