Wake County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For WAKE County
900 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024 CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHARLOTTE PTSUNNY 70 57 63 W6 30.01R GREENSBORO MOSUNNY 61 54 77 VRB3 30.03S WINSTON-SALEM SUNNY 63 54 72 VRB5 30.05R RALEIGH-DURHAM CLOUDY 61 55 81 E7 30.06R FORT BRAGG CLOUDY 63 60 89 E7 30.03R FAYETTEVILLE CLOUDY 63 60 90 E8 30.04R BURLINGTON CLOUDY 62 57 83 CALM 30.03F ROXBORO CLOUDY 55 52 88 E6 30.09R HENDERSON CLOUDY 55 54 97 E8 30.07S LOUISBURG CLOUDY 55 54 94 E7 30.09R LAURINBURG SUNNY 65 59 81 E7 30.03R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 55 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. Winds are from the south at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 10 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 67 degrees at Charlotte. The lowest temperature is 50 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 WAKE 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.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For WAKE County, NC
Issued at 704 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south this afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 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 rain. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s. 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. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows around 50.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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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