New Castle County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For NEW CASTLE County

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Regional Hourly Observations For NEW CASTLE County

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Delaware
Based on observations at 900am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Delaware...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 49 degrees central, and near 49 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 41 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the east at 7 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 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at and Dover. The lowest temperature is 48 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 NEW CASTLE 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.
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7-Day Forecast For NEW CASTLE 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 with gusts up to 20 mph 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
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 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
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening. Cooler with lows around 40. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Delaware DELAWARE --------------------------------------------- 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 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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