Granville County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For GRANVILLE County

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 900am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 63 degrees west, near 70 degrees central, and near 69 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, mostly sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are from the north at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph with gusts at 20 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Wilmington. The lowest temperature is 59 degrees at Jefferson.

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 GRANVILLE County,NC

506 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For GRANVILLE County, NC
Issued at 939 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
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 North Carolina N CAROLINA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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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