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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A wedge of high pressure builds in by early Friday morning, 
bringing clouds, lower temperatures, and a low chance for 
drizzle in the mountains through Saturday. Sunday into the 
beginning of next week look especially warm, with shower chances
returning Tuesday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For BEDFORD County
400 AM EDT SUN AUG 13 2023

SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS DANVILLE CLEAR 73 71 93 SW3 29.94R MARTINSVILLE FOG 68 65 91 CALM 29.99S VSB 3/4 SOUTH BOSTON CLEAR 73 70 91 CALM 29.93R FARMVILLE CLEAR 72 72 99 CALM 29.88F BROOKNEAL CLEAR 73 70 88 S8 29.92S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 57 degrees north, near 57 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the east at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Danville. The lowest temperature is CLEAR 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.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For BEDFORD County,VA

149 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon 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 BEDFORD County, VA
Issued at 702 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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 --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below 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
Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.680000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:26 EDT Set 20:02 EDT Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 05:59 EDT Ends 20:29 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

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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