Elk county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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 ELK County

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Hourly Observations For ELK county
700 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BRADFORD MOSUNNY 59 45 59 NW9 30.06R ST MARYS MOCLDY 61 46 59 W9 30.08S DUBOIS SUNNY 61 45 55 W8 30.06S CLEARFIELD PTCLDY 64 46 52 W5 30.05S JOHNSTOWN CLEAR 61 45 55 W8 30.06S SOMERSET SUNNY 61 43 51 NW7 30.07S ALTOONA CLEAR 67 46 47 NW7 30.04S STATE COLLEGE PTCLDY 64 45 48 NW8 30.04R REEDSVILLE CLEAR 66 50 55 W7 30.02R WELLSBORO MOCLDY 61 46 59 NW7 30.04R WILLIAMSPORT CLOUDY 62 53 72 E6 30.02R SELINSGROVE CLOUDY 61 52 72 S5 30.03R FT INDIANTOWN MOCLDY 55 48 76 E7 30.05R CAPITAL CITY CLEAR 61 50 67 NE13 30.05R HARRISBURG PTCLDY 60 50 69 E9 30.04S YORK CLEAR 63 52 67 E12 30.03S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 70 degrees west, near 64 degrees central, and near 52 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, partly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are coming from the west at 6 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northwest at 8 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northeast at 13 mph in the east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at pittsburgh and Beaver County. The lowest temperature is 41 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.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For ELK 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 ELK County, PA
Issued at 600 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
FRIDAY
Showers likely in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 40. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows around 30.
MONDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the upper 20s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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 Pennsylvania PENN --------------------------------------------- 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
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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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