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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.FORECAST SUMMARY...
Above normal warmth will continue into Friday followed by a
cool down for the weekend. After a clear night tonight, clouds
will be on the increase. A cold front over the Ohio Valley will
move east, crossing the Mid-Atlantic region Friday. This front
will bring showers and a few thunderstorms, but limited
rainfall. In general, expecting a quarter inch or less of rain,
with isolated amounts of one half inch where thunderstorms
occur. Temperatures will return to a more seasonal level
Saturday.
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Regional Hourly Observations For GLOUCESTER County
SWR not available
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 300am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024
Across Virginia...temperatures are near 56 degrees north, near 55 degrees central, and near 59 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. Winds are from the east at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at Lynchburg. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY 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 GLOUCESTER County,VA
947 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
DAY ONE Tonight.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is 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 GLOUCESTER County, VA
Issued at
327 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
TODAY
Cloudy, cooler with highs in the mid 60s. East winds
5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then cloudy with a chance
of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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
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6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY
APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG
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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
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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)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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