Richmond County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For RICHMOND County
600 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024 CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHARLOTTE CLEAR 58 51 78 W3 30.03S GREENSBORO PTCLDY 61 52 72 W9 30.00R WINSTON-SALEM CLEAR 63 51 65 W3 30.02R RALEIGH-DURHAM PTCLDY 62 56 80 W5 29.99R FORT BRAGG CLEAR 67 61 81 SW5 29.97S FAYETTEVILLE CLEAR 65 61 87 SW7 29.99S BURLINGTON CLEAR 59 51 75 CALM 29.99S ROXBORO CLEAR 61 52 72 CALM 30.01R HENDERSON CLEAR 56 54 92 CALM 29.98R LOUISBURG CLEAR 63 54 72 W6 29.99R LAURINBURG CLEAR 62 61 96 SW5 30.01S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 51 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 67 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Wilmington. The lowest temperature is 51 degrees at Asheville.

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 RICHMOND 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 RICHMOND County, NC
Issued at 557 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. 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 mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 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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