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National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
252 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

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

.NEAR TERM...
(Today through Tonight)
Issued at 230 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

For the latest NE FL and SE GA Daily Key Messages please visit:
https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf

High pressure will continue to build to the northeast today, allowing
for onshore winds to develop and sunny skies. High temperatures 
will remain below normal today, but will be able to rebound to a 
few degrees warmer than Monday, with highs in the 70s area-wide. 
Tonight, low temperatures will fall into the 50s, with warmer 
temps along the coast. 

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Hourly Observations For LAFAYETTE County
300 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024


NORTH FLORIDA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
MARIANNA       CLEAR     50  48  93 CALM      30.16S                  
TALLAHASSEE    CLEAR     48  44  86 CALM      30.16F                  
LIVE OAK       CLEAR     50  50 100 CALM      30.17F                  
CROSS CITY     CLEAR     48  46  93 NE3       30.17F                  
LAKE CITY      CLEAR     48  48 100 CALM      30.17F                  
GAINESVILLE    CLEAR     50  48  93 CALM      30.18F                  
WILLISTON      CLEAR     50  50  97 CALM      30.16F                  
PALATKA        CLOUDY    50  50 100 CALM      30.16F                  
MAYPORT NAS    CLOUDY    66  47  50 E12       30.15F                  
JACKSONVILLE   MOCLDY    51  49  92 CALM      30.15F                  
JAX NAS        MOCLDY    63  48  58 E3        30.16F                  
JAX CECIL      MOCLDY    46  46 100 CALM      30.17S                  
FERNANDINA BEA MOCLDY    61  45  55 NE6       30.16F                  
ST AUGUSTINE   MOCLDY    62  46  55 NE10      30.17S                  
PALM COAST     MOCLDY    61  44  54 NE7       30.15S                  

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)
SHELL POINT      NOT AVBL
KEATON BEACH     NOT AVBL
CEDAR KEY        NOT AVBL
FERNANDINA                 64 71   40/  3/  6 1020.8R
30.7N   81.3W              65 70                N/A     4/12   2/12
MAYPORT                    64 70   70/  9/ 14 1021.7R
31.4N   80.9W              63      40/ 10/ 14 1021.6F   4/10   3/10
ST AUGUSTINE               64 70   50/ 13/ 15 1020.9R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Florida
Based on observations at 300am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Florida...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 55 degrees central, and near 73 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are calm 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 north at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Key West Nas. The lowest temperature is CLEAR degrees at Lakeland.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For LAFAYETTE County
Hazardous report currently not available
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Current FORECAST not available 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                                                                     
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                 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                                                                     
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                 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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