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Regional Hourly Observations For ALAMANCE County


 Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 1000pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 73 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Winds are variable at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Charlotte. The lowest temperature is 54 degrees at Manteo.

Current NOWCAST not available:
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 ALAMANCE County,NC 

506 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and
Friday night. A few of these storms may become strong to severe with
a primary threat of damaging winds along with the potential for 
large hail.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ALAMANCE County, NC
Issued at 1004 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds, becoming northeast around 5 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Carolina 
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....  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
Almanac Information 
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.350000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 06:36 EDT Set 19:51 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:11 EDT Ends 20:16 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
APRIL 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)


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