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National Weather Service Burlington VT
354 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
After a lull in precipitation, scattered showers will return for 
today and Saturday, accompanied by some breezy winds. Temperatures 
will be seasonably cool, with highs ranging in the 40s to 60s. Drier 
air returns Sunday, with quiet weather to start the work week.
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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For ESSEX County


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Regional Hourly Observations For ESSEX County
Issued at 
400 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
_____VERMONT_____

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURLINGTON     CLOUDY    45  38  76 S8        30.12S TC   7           
MONTPELIER     LGT RAIN  40  36  86 S6        30.17S TC   4           
MORRISVILLE    LGT RAIN  41  38  89 S3        30.14R TC   5           
ST. JOHNSBURY*   N/A     43  38  82 MISG      30.14R TC   6           
LYNDONVILLE*   CLOUDY    39  37  93 SE5       30.15S TC   4           
MIDDLEBURY*    CLOUDY    42  36  78 S6        30.13S TC   6           
RUTLAND*       CLOUDY    41  36  82 SE9       30.14S TC   5           
SPRINGFIELD    CLOUDY    42  40  92 CALM      30.17S TC   6           
HIGHGATE*      CLOUDY    46  42  86 S9        30.10S TC   8           
NEWPORT*       CLOUDY    41  37  83 S6        30.13S TC   5           
BENNINGTON     CLOUDY    44  33  65 SE7       30.13S TC   7           
LAKE EDEN*       N/A     39 N/A N/A SW3         N/A  TC   4           

_____LAKE CHAMPLAIN_____

  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BURTON ISLAND*   N/A     45  39  81 N16         N/A  TC   7           
COLCHESTER RF*   N/A     43  39  87 S22         N/A  TC   6           
DIAMOND ISL*     N/A     45  41  87 SE17        N/A  TC   7

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Vermont
Based on observations at 300am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Vermont...temperatures are near 41 degrees north, near 40 degrees central, and near 45 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 91%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the south at 5 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 from the southeast at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at Highland and Bennington. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Lyndonville.

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 ESSEX County,VT 

304 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

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 ESSEX County, VT
343 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers until midnight, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs around 50. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds around 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Rain showers likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely or a chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of snow showers. Highs around 40. Chance of snow 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Vermont 
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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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