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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For KENT County


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Regional Hourly Observations For KENT County

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Delaware
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Delaware...temperatures are near 47 degrees north, near 48 degrees central, and near 48 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 48 degrees at and Dover. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at Wilmington.

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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 KENT County,DE 

0338 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

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 KENT County, DE
Issued at 700 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Cloudy with scattered showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 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 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Delaware 
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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