Northampton county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
650 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024

Scattered rain showers will continue to progress eastward across 
Pennsylvania through the night. There could even be some rumbles 
of thunder across the southern tier and western laurel highland 
counties. Lows tonight range from the mid 40s to the low 50s.

Friday will remain rather showery, with cooler temperatures 
expected. Highs will range from the upper 40s in the Poconos to 
near 60 degrees in far southwestern Pennsylvania. Lows Friday night
range from the low to mid 40s.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For NORTHAMPTON County

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Hourly Observations For NORTHAMPTON county
900 PM EDT THU MAY 09 2024

Eastern Pennsylvania CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS Philadelphia LGT RAIN 61 54 77 E9 29.71R Allentown CLOUDY 61 49 64 NE3 29.71S Scranton CLOUDY 56 51 84 CALM 29.75S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 800pm EDT, Thursday May 09, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 57 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 65 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, light rain central, and light rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. There is patchy fog central. Winds are coming from the northeast at 9 mph with gusts at 20 mph in the west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are coming from the northeast at 7 mph in the central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are coming from the northeast at 3 mph in the east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Philadelphia and North Phila. The lowest temperature is 50 degrees at Franklin.

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 NORTHAMPTON County,PA

0840 PM EDT Thu May 09 2024 DAY ONE Through tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. 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 NORTHAMPTON County, PA
Issued at 851 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 TONIGHT
Periods of rain and drizzle. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
Periods of rain and drizzle. Much cooler. Near steady temperature around 50. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Occasional rain and drizzle, mainly in the evening. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 MAY 15-19 MAY 17-23 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Normal Precipitation: Above 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

//////////////////////// MAY 9TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1966... Record snows fell in the northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, including 3.1 inches at Pittsburgh PA and 5.4 inches at Youngstown OH. Snow also extended across parts of New York State, with eight inches reported in the southern Adirondacks. (The Weather Channel) ...1977... A late season snowstorm hit parts of Pennsylvania, New York State, and southern and central New England. Heavier snowfall totals included 27 inches at Slide Mountain NY and 20 inches at Norwalk CT. At Boston it was the first May snow in 107 years of records. The heavy wet snow caused extensive damage to trees and power lines. The homes of half a million persons were without power following the storm. (9th-10th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) /////////////////////

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