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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 SCHUYLKILL County


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Hourly Observations For SCHUYLKILL county
400 PM EDT THU MAR 28 2024

Eastern Pennsylvania
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
Philadelphia   LGT RAIN  51  43  74 N15       29.92F                  
Allentown      CLOUDY    46  36  68 NW13      29.93S                  
Scranton       CLOUDY    44  31  60 N9        29.94F                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 400pm EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, sunny central, and light rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are coming from the west at 14 mph with gusts at 24 mph in the west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are coming from the west at 7 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the north at 15 mph in the east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at WilliamSport, State College, Lancaster, and Beaver County. The lowest temperature is 38 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 SCHUYLKILL County,PA

613 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.

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 SCHUYLKILL County, PA
Issued at 301 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

THIS AFTERNOON
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cooler with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Mild. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 90 percent.

TUESDAY
Showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 40s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Pennsylvania
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Below        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Below      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

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