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National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
123 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...New AVIATION...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1047 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

No substantial changes with this update. Near record temperatures
and potentially a few sprinkles are possible along the sea breeze
north of Jacksonville this afternoon as a weak shortwave continues
to ride atop the ridge aloft. Temperatures will quickly soar into
the upper 80s and low 90s this afternoon. Stay hydrated and keep
cool!

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Hourly Observations For FRANKLIN County
200 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

PANHANDLE FLORIDA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PENSACOLA      PTSUNNY   80  63  55 S13       30.06F                  
PENSACOLA NAS  PTSUNNY   83  68  60 S10       30.07                   
MILTON NAS     MOSUNNY   83  64  52 W5        30.05F                  
CRESTVIEW      PTSUNNY   83  63  50 VRB5      30.07F                  
VALPARAISO     MOSUNNY   80  70  70 S13       30.05F                  
PANAMA CITY    MOSUNNY   83  69  62 S9        30.05F                  
APALACHICOLA   SUNNY     79  70  74 S10       30.06F                  

STATION/POSITION SKY/WX   TEMP    WIND        PRES    WAVE   SWELL
                          AIR SEA DIR/SP/G            HT/PER HT/PER
                          (F)     (DEG/KT/KT) (MB)    (FT/S) (FT/S)
30.1N   87.6W              74 73  190/  4/  6 1019.0F   2/ 7   2/ 7
29.2N   88.2W              74     150/  8/  8 1019.4F   2/ 6
PANAMA CITY BEAC           73 74  230/  9/ 10 1018.1
TOWER C                    71                 1018.6F
28.5N   84.5W              74     340/  2/  4 1019.1F   1/ 6   2/ 6

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Florida
Based on observations at 200pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Florida...temperatures are near 86 degrees north, near 89 degrees central, and near 86 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are from the north at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 89 degrees at Punta Gorda. The lowest temperature is SUNNY degrees at Lakeland.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For FRANKLIN County
Hazardous report currently not available
 NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For FRANKLIN County, FL
Issued at 206 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.

SATURDAY
Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows around 60.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Florida 

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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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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 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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