Stanly County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For STANLY County

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 1100am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 69 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, partly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 62 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 52 degrees. Winds are variable at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 10 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 80 degrees at Charlotte. The lowest temperature is 52 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 STANLY County,NC

522 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to move into the western Piedmont by mid afternoon today, and move eastward across central North Carolina through the evening. A few of these storms may become strong to severe, with a primary threat of damaging straight line winds. Large hail is also possible. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon into this evening.
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7-Day Forecast For STANLY County, NC
Issued at 1059 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Much cooler. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 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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