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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
.FORECAST SUMMARY...
The weather pattern will remain unsettled for much of the week
with
a daily threat of afternoon and evening thunderstorms through
Thursday. Some storms could be severe. Drier and slightly
cooler weather arrives for the weekend.
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Regional Hourly Observations For ALLEGHANY County
SWR not available
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024
Across Virginia...temperatures are near 71 degrees north, near 74 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the south at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Norfolk. The lowest temperature is MOSUNNY degrees at Roanoke.
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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All NWS Radars (In near-real time),
Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For ALLEGHANY County,VA
406 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
DAY ONE Today and tonight.
The is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms today and tonight.
Heavy rainfall from thunderstorm may result in localized flooding.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday.
There is a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms on Thursday.
Heavy rainfall from thunderstorm may result in localized flooding on
Thursday.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation may be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For ALLEGHANY County, VA
Issued at
432 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this morning,
then partly sunny this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph,
increasing to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms
likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Not
as warm with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening.
Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows around 50.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. 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 Virginia
VIRGINIA
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6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY
MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG
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Temperature: Above Above
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
Almanac Information
Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year
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SUN
Declination 17.490000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 06:11 EDT Set 20:14 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:43 EDT Ends 20:42 EDT
Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
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MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1784...
A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The
hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed
several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David
Ludlum)
...1803...
A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New
England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also
ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum)
...1895...
A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on
the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps.
...1981...
The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as
baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused
nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at
Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel)
... 2003...
A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path.
Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1
tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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