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Weather Summary for Western and North Central New York
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
226 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Ridge of high pressure will continue to build east into the eastern 
Great Lakes region this afternoon and linger across the area through 
Saturday morning, supporting a couple of days of cool, dry weather. 
Low pressure will then move across the southern Great Lakes late 
Saturday through early Sunday, supporting a chance of some rain and 
wet snow.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For CORTLAND County


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Hourly Observations For CORTLAND county
300 PM EDT THU MAR 28 2024

...Central New York...
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
Binghamton     CLOUDY    42  26  53 W9        29.96S                  
Cortland       CLOUDY    41  27  56 NW3       29.99S                  
Dansville      SUNNY     51  24  34 N15G26    29.99F                  
Elmira         PTSUNNY   49  23  36 VRB3      29.96R                  
Endicott       CLEAR     43  25  49 N8        29.97                   
Ithaca         CLOUDY    42  25  50 NW10      30.01S                  
Hamilton       MOSUNNY   39  28  65 NW5       29.97S                  
Monticello     NOT AVBL                                               
Norwich        PTSUNNY   39  28  65 N8        30.00F WCI  34          
Oneonta        CLOUDY    36  30  80 NW5       29.94R WCI  32          
Penn Yan       PTSUNNY   44  26  49 E9        29.99F                  
Rome           CLOUDY    44  29  55 NW12      29.95F                  
Seneca Falls   CLEAR     45  25  45 N8        30.02R                  
Sidney         CLOUDY    39  32  75 N5        29.98R                  
Skaneateles    PTSUNNY   43  25  49 W9        29.98R                  
Syracuse       PTSUNNY   46  23  40 VRB3      30.00F                  


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in New York
Based on observations at 300pm EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across New York...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 48 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, partly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. Winds are coming from the southwest at 16 mph with gusts at 28 mph in the west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are variable at 3 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the north at 14 mph in the east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at Islip and Elmira. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Saranac Lake.

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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 CORTLAND County, New York

206 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

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 CORTLAND County, NY
Issued at 335 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs around 50.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Rain showers likely. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain showers. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 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 New York
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
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   Temperature:     Normal        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above       Normal     Normal      Above                      

....  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
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky