Lehigh county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
434 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

Several small bands of light showers will push eastward across the
keystone state overnight, as a cold front moves off the east coast
by morning. Another cold front will move across the region by
Sunday morning, bringing in even colder air, as we head into the
fourth week of April. There will be potential for frost Saturday 
night, as well as Sunday night and Monday night. Overall after a 
mild and wet pattern so far for April, the trend will be for a bit
drier and cooler pattern to prevail into next weekend. 

Lows tonight will range from the upper 30s to lower 40s across the
west and north, to the upper 40s across the southeast. Highs on
Saturday will range from the upper 40s across the northwest, to
the mid 60s across the southeast. Lows Saturday night will range
from the lower 30s across the north and west, to the upper 30s
across the southeast. Sunday will feature highs mainly in the 50s.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For LEHIGH County

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Hourly Observations For LEHIGH county
500 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

Eastern Pennsylvania CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS Philadelphia CLOUDY 57 47 69 S7 30.05F Allentown LGT RAIN 53 45 74 S8 30.03S Scranton CLOUDY 56 44 64 S10G22 29.99R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 400pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 66 degrees west, near 54 degrees central, and near 57 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 87%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are coming from the northwest at 12 mph with gusts at 23 mph in the west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are coming from the south at 12 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the southeast at 5 mph in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at pittsburgh. The lowest temperature is 47 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 LEHIGH County,PA

0355 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Through tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to standard operating procedures.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LEHIGH County, PA
Issued at 400 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers this evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 Pennsylvania PENN --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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 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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