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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
558 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

Clouds will increase tonight with low temperatures ranging from 
the lower 40s in the Poconos, to the lower 50s around the 
Pittsburgh metro area.

A band of light rain will move through Pennsylvania on Friday and
exit the eastern part of the Keystone state Friday night. A gusty
west wind will direct cooler air into the Commonwealth to start 
the weekend followed by chilly nights on Saturday and Sunday. 
Minimum temperatures will be cold enough to pose a frost and 
freeze risk for unprotected vegetation. 

Temperatures warm up a bit into early next week with the next
round of April showers most likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.
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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For ADAMS County


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Regional Hourly Observations For ADAMS County

SWR not available
 Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 1000pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 65 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 48 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 76%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. Winds are coming from the northeast at 3 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northeast at 12 mph in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at pittsburgh. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Mount Pocono.

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 ADAMS County,PA 

248 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

 DAY ONE  This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ADAMS County, PA
Issued at 1031 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Pennsylvania 
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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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