Jefferson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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 JEFFERSON County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in West Virginia
Based on observations at 100am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across West Virginia...temperatures are near 60 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 56 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, light rain central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the west at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Huntington. The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at Elkins and Bluefield.

NOWCAST For JEFFERSON County: 0-6 Hour Forecast
Issued at 1110 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.NOW... At 1109 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a gust front along a line extending from near Waynesboro to near Ranson, moving east at 45 mph. Gusty winds up to 45 mph are possible with this gust front. Locations impacted include... Frederick, Westminster, Thurmont, Emmitsburg, Shepherdstown, Harry Grove Stadium, Ballenger Creek, Mount Airy, Robinwood, Taneytown, Walkersville, Boonsboro, Smithsburg, Braddock Heights, New Market, Mount Aetna, Mount Lena, San Mar, Green Valley, and Clover Hill. This includes the following highways... LAT...LON 3934 7719 3931 7727 3936 7786 3972 7757 TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 267DEG 39KT 3979 7756 3936 7783

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For JEFFERSON County,WV

419 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024 DAY ONE Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For JEFFERSON County, WV
Issued at 143 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For West Virginia
W VIRGINIA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.350000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:44 EDT Set 20:06 EDT Transit Meridian 13:24 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:17 EDT Ends 20:32 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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