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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A frontal boundary across the region will be the focus for
another chance of showers and storms today. The next low 
pressure system approaches the region by the middle of the week.
Temperatures are expected to remain above normal until the 
weekend.

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

WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS HOT SPRINGS PTCLDY 67 64 89 W16 30.09S STAUNTON CLEAR 71 66 84 NW3 29.96R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 700am EDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 62 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at Lynchburg and Danville. The lowest temperature is PTCLDY 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 MONTGOMERY County,VA

551 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. 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 MONTGOMERY County, VA
Issued at 632 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TODAY
Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Above Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal 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
Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 10.660000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:38 EDT Set 19:54 EDT Transit Meridian 13:15 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:12 EDT Ends 20:20 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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