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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
Low pressure will track along the southeast coast this morning,
exiting offshore and to the northeast by this evening. High 
pressure builds from the Gulf Coast states Friday. A backdoor
front edges south toward the area Easter Sunday.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

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Regional Hourly Observations For WESTMORELAND County

SWR not available
Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 1100am EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 50 degrees north, near 51 degrees central, and near 50 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. Winds are from the north at 14 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at Washington DC, Lynchburg, and Fort Belvoir. The lowest temperature is DRIZZLE 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 WESTMORELAND County,VA

458 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Heavy rain will persist through the day today. Ponding of water and
localized flooding issues will be possible, especially in urban and
poor drainage areas. Rain will come to an end from west to east later
this afternoon and evening. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time, though reports of
heavy rainfall or flooding are welcome.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WESTMORELAND County, VA
Issued at 952 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

REST OF TODAY
Rain. Highs around 50. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with scattered showers in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 70.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. 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
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal       Normal      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above       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

Thursday March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.580000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:06 EDT Set 18:36 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:20 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:40 EDT Ends 19:02 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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky