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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
.FORECAST SUMMARY...
The weather pattern will remain unsettled for much of the week
with
a daily threat of afternoon and evening thunderstorms through
Thursday. The risk of flash flooding will increase through the
week,
with wet antecedent conditions and multiple, consecutive days
of showers and storms. Cooler and drier weather returns by the
weekend.
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Regional Hourly Observations For WYTHE County
SWR not available
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Tuesday May 07, 2024
Across Virginia...temperatures are near 77 degrees north, near 79 degrees central, and near 74 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the south at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 79 degrees at Richmond and Fredericksburg. The lowest temperature is MOSUNNY 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 WYTHE County,VA
302 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight.
There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening. The primary hazards are large hail and damaging wind.
There is a marginal risk for excessive rainfall which may lead to
localized flash flooding.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday.
Wednesday there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms. The
primary hazards are large hail and damaging wind and isolated
tornadoes. There a marginal risk for excessive rainfall which may lead
to localized flash flooding.
Thursday There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms. The
primary hazards are large hail and damaging wind. There is a marginal risk
for excessive rainfall which may lead to localized flash flooding.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation may be needed Wednesday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For WYTHE County, VA
Issued at
702 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Patchy fog in the morning. Partly sunny with a
slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms.
A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning,
then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Cooler with highs in
the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers in the evening.
Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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
MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG
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Temperature: Above Above
Precipitation: 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 May 07, 2024 the 128th Day of Year
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SUN
Declination 17.230000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 06:12 EDT Set 20:13 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:44 EDT Ends 20:41 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
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MAY 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1840...
A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in
Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed
317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm
caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and
destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum)
...1964...
The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15
degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The
Weather Channel)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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