Watauga County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For WATAUGA County
400 AM EDT SUN AUG 13 2023 NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS N.WILKESBORO CLEAR 65 65 99 CALM 30.05S BOONE CLEAR 66 57 73 W5 30.12S WEST JEFFERSON CLEAR 67 58 72 W16G25 30.11S REIDSVILLE CLEAR 72 69 91 SW3 29.95F MT. AIRY CLEAR 68 67 96 CALM 30.02R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 1100am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 56 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, mostly sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph with gusts at 20 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Wilmington. The lowest temperature is 54 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 WATAUGA County,NC

916 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For WATAUGA County, NC
Issued at 932 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 40s.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. Lows in the mid 50s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... 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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.030000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:30 EDT Set 19:55 EDT Transit Meridian 13:12 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:04 EDT Ends 20:21 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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