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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
605 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

Low pressure passing off of the east coast will bring lingering
rain today across Southeast Pennsylvania, while partial clearing
works into the western and central part of the state. Highs today
will range from the mid 40s over the northern mountains, to the 
low 50s over most of the commonwealth. 

A weak area of low pressure diving across the Ohio Valley could
spread a few rain or snow showers into the extreme southwest
corner of the state tonight, while fair weather prevails
elsewhere. Lows tonight will range from the upper 20s over the
northern mountains, to the upper 30s in Philadelphia.

Expect sunny and breezy weather Friday with seasonal temperatures.
Highs will range from the mid 40s over the northern mountains, to
the mid 50s in the southern valleys. 

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For LUZERNE County


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Hourly Observations For LUZERNE county
600 AM EDT THU MAR 28 2024

Eastern Pennsylvania
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
Philadelphia   CLOUDY    48  47  96 NE6       29.97F                  
Allentown      CLOUDY    45  45 100 CALM      29.99F FOG              
Scranton       CLOUDY    45  44  97 N5        30.00R FOG              

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 37 degrees west, near 39 degrees central, and near 48 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are coming from the north at 6 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northwest at 6 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northeast at 6 mph in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 48 degrees at Philadelphia and North Phila. The lowest temperature is 29 degrees at Erie.


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 LUZERNE County,PA

312 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today 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 LUZERNE County, PA
Issued at 635 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

REST OF TODAY
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.

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

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Pennsylvania
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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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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