Highlands County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
244 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

...New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER...

.NEAR TERM...
Issued at 238 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

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Under high pressure ridge, mainly clear skies will continue 
through the night, with lows falling into the lower to mid 50s.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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Hourly Observations For HIGHLANDS County
300 PM EDT TUE APR 23 2024

INTERIOR CENTRAL FLORIDA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS OCALA PTSUNNY 74 50 42 SE10G16 30.19F LEESBURG CLOUDY 75 52 44 E12G18 30.18F SANFORD PTSUNNY 74 52 46 NE13G21 30.18F ORLANDO EXEC MOSUNNY 77 52 41 NE9G22 30.17F HAZE ORLANDO INTL PTSUNNY 77 51 40 E13G18 30.17F KISSIMMEE PTSUNNY 77 52 41 SE10 30.18F LAKELAND INTL SUNNY 75 46 35 N10 30.16F BARTOW SUNNY 79 48 34 E12G20 30.16F SEBRING MOSUNNY 80 51 36 E6 30.14F OKEECHOBEE SUNNY 81 48 32 VRB5G14 30.12F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Florida
Based on observations at 300pm EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Florida...temperatures are near 76 degrees north, near 77 degrees central, and near 81 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 13 mph with gusts at 18 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph with gusts at 23 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 85 degrees at Key West Nas. The lowest temperature is SUNNY degrees at Lakeland.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For HIGHLANDS County
Hazardous report currently not available
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HIGHLANDS County, FL
Issued at 255 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming clear. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Florida FL PNHDL --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy FL PENIN --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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