Lenoir County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For LENOIR County
1200 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024 COASTAL PLAIN CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AHOSKIE N/A 62 52 67 E7 30.07F TARBORO SUNNY 69 56 62 SE7 30.06F HAZE WILLIAMSTON SUNNY 66 55 66 NE7 30.07F ROCKY MOUNT SUNNY 72 55 55 SE8 30.05F GREENVILLE SUNNY 70 55 60 SE3 30.06F WASHINGTON SUNNY 70 55 58 E8 30.07F GOLDSBORO SUNNY 72 58 60 SE8 30.05F KINSTON SUNNY 72 59 64 SE5 30.07S MOUNT OLIVE CLOUDY 68 60 75 S10 30.06F NEW BERN SUNNY 70 59 68 SE9 30.07F KENANSVILLE CLOUDY 66 63 88 S8 30.06F RICHLANDS MOSUNNY 74 62 66 E10 30.05F WALLACE CLOUDY 71 63 77 SE5 30.05F CLINTON CLOUDY 68 66 95 SE5 30.05F ELIZABETHTOWN CLOUDY 67 63 84 SE6 30.05F WHITEVILLE MOSUNNY 72 64 75 S5 30.06S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 1200pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 73 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. Winds are variable at 6 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 9 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 81 degrees at Charlotte. The lowest temperature is 57 degrees at Elizabeth City.

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 LENOIR County,NC

454 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. A few strong storms capable of gusty winds and small hail are possible, primarily early this evening. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For LENOIR County, NC
Issued at 952 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. 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 mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
SUNDAY
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.690000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:35 EDT Set 19:52 EDT Transit Meridian 13:12 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:09 EDT Ends 20:17 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 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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