Southern Lycoming county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
1220 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

Sensible weather conditions will become breezy and milder with 
increasing clouds through the afternoon. Rain is forecast to 
arrive across northwest Pennsylvania during the late evening. High
temperatures will range from around 60 degrees in the northern 
Alleghenies to 70 degrees in the southern valleys. 

Clouds and periods of rain showers will bring a cooldown to the 
Commonwealth on Wednesday with high temperatures in the mid 40s in
Erie to the upper 60s near Philadelphia. 

No rainfall is expected Thursday and Friday. However, there will 
be a renewed risk of frost freeze conditions in the morning. A 
couple of showers and a thunderstorm are possible for the last 
weekend of April, but it does not look like a washout. 
Temperatures will spike on Sunday into the 70 to 80 degree range 
with more noticeable humidity.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For SOUTHERN LYCOMING County

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Hourly Observations For SOUTHERN LYCOMING county
200 PM EDT TUE APR 23 2024

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BRADFORD PTSUNNY 62 29 28 SW14G29 29.91S ST MARYS PTSUNNY 63 30 29 SW13G22 29.96F DUBOIS PTSUNNY 63 30 28 SW12G25 29.93F CLEARFIELD PTSUNNY 65 30 27 S16G25 29.94F JOHNSTOWN PTSUNNY 61 26 26 S10G24 29.96F SOMERSET PTSUNNY 61 27 27 SW14 29.99F ALTOONA PTSUNNY 66 27 23 S16G25 29.98F STATE COLLEGE SUNNY 64 28 25 SW13G23 29.98F REEDSVILLE MOSUNNY 68 30 24 S14G22 29.97F WELLSBORO PTSUNNY 63 28 27 S24G32 29.89F WILLIAMSPORT SUNNY 67 28 23 S15G22 29.95F SELINSGROVE SUNNY 65 37 35 S15G25 29.98F FT INDIANTOWN MOSUNNY 69 29 23 SW16G22 29.99F CAPITAL CITY SUNNY 69 29 22 S17G23 30.00F HARRISBURG PTSUNNY 67 32 27 S13G20 30.00F YORK SUNNY 68 32 26 SW13G23 30.02F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 200pm EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 67 degrees west, near 64 degrees central, and near 67 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are coming from the southwest at 21 mph with gusts at 29 mph in the west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are coming from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 23 mph in the central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are coming from the southwest at 10 mph with gusts at 20 mph in the east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Lancaster. The lowest temperature is 59 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 SOUTHERN LYCOMING County,PA

1109 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Gusty south to southwest wind, as high as 25 to 30 mph at times, will combine with low relative humidity and dry grasses, leaf little and branches to elevate the threat for wildfire spread this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Frost freeze conditions could damage unprotected vegetation Thursday and Friday morning. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SOUTHERN LYCOMING County, PA
Issued at 130 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Areas of frost after midnight. Much cooler with lows around 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s.
FRIDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Much warmer with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Unseasonably mild. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Unseasonably warm with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... 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

APRIL 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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