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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A cold front will pass across the area this evening, 
accompanied by scattered showers and a few Thunderstorms. 
Passage of the front will bring cooler temperatures to the 
region for the weekend with dry weather Saturday. The front is 
expected to stall over the southern Appalachians, with low 
pressure developing along the front and passing just to our 
south Sunday. This will bring clouds back across our region 
Sunday with a chance for light rain along and south of the 
Virginia, North Carolina border. Fair weather returns for Monday
and Tuesday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For CAMPBELL County
700 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS STAUNTON* MOCLDY 61 54 75 SE5 29.98S WAYNESBORO* CLOUDY 59 54 82 SE8 29.98S HOT SPRINGS VA CLOUDY 64 53 68 W7 30.03S LYNCHBURG MOSUNNY 64 56 75 CALM 30.00S DANVILLE MOSUNNY 66 58 75 NE5 29.98F SOUTH BOSTON* PTCLDY 67 57 70 CALM 29.99F MARTINSVILLE MOSUNNY 68 56 64 E7 30.00F ROANOKE PTSUNNY 66 57 72 SE8 30.00S BLACKSBURG PTSUNNY 70 57 62 NW6 30.03R DUBLIN* PTSUNNY 71 56 58 W7 30.00S MARION* PTSUNNY 66 60 81 CALM 30.05S HILLSVILLE* PTSUNNY 70 55 59 W8 30.02S RICHLANDS* CLOUDY 67 58 73 NW7 30.05R WISE* CLOUDY 64 55 72 NW5 30.07S ABINGDON* CLOUDY 64 63 95 SW3 30.03S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, light rain central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Winds are from the south at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the northeast at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at Danville. The lowest temperature is MOCLDY 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CAMPBELL County,VA

431 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. A few thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could be strong to severe. Isolated damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main threats. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CAMPBELL County, VA
Issued at 702 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north after midnight.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40. West winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 40.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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 APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.690000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:34 EDT Set 19:57 EDT Transit Meridian 13:14 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:07 EDT Ends 20:23 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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