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.SYNOPSIS... A SERIES OF LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS WILL KEEP PERIODIC SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM CHANCES THE REST OF THE WEEK.
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Regional Hourly Observations For HAMPSHIRE County
400 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024

EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA PANHANDLE
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
MARTINSBURG    PTCLDY    34  30  85 CALM      30.10S                  
PETERSBURG*    CLEAR     33  32  94 CALM      30.14R                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in West Virginia
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across West Virginia...temperatures are near 40 degrees north, near 39 degrees central, and near 45 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at Wheeling and Bluefield. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at Elkins.


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 HAMPSHIRE County,WV

416 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight

A Freeze Warning is in effect for Augusta, Rockingham, Page,
Shenandoah, Warren, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. A Frost 
Advisory is in effect everywhere else.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday through Sunday

The Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory continue until 8 AM Tuesday.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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7-Day Forecast For HAMPSHIRE County, WV
Issued at 145 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024


FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING

OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

TUESDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s
except in the mid 60s at the higher elevations. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For West Virginia
                           W VIRGINIA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal                                            

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Almanac Information

Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.030000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:37 EDT Set 20:11 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:23 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:10 EDT Ends 20:37 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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