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Regional Hourly Observations For MASON 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 1200pm EDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across West Virginia...temperatures are near 78 degrees north, near 75 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. Winds are from the west at 9 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 81 degrees at Petersburg. The lowest temperature is 68 degrees at Bluefield.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MASON County,WV

402 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024

   FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING  

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, 
and portions of central, northern, southern and western West 
Virginia. 

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this
afternoon into tonight. Storms will be capable of producing large
hail, damaging wind gusts, and a few tornadoes.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

Daily rain and storm chances will continue this week, with isolated 
strong to severe storms possible on Thursday. Storms will be capable
of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. Repetitive rounds 
of rain may also promote localized flooding concerns throughout the 
week.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For MASON County, WV
Issued at 1034 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024


FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING

REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

THURSDAY
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler with lows around 50. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 70. Lows in the upper 40s.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For West 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
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6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook

Almanac Information

Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 17.500000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 06:20 EDT Set 20:25 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:21 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:52 EDT Ends 20:53 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 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1784...
A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The
hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed
several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David
Ludlum)
...1803...
A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New
England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also
ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum)
...1895...
A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on 
the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps.
...1981...
The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as
baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused
nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at
Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel)
... 2003...
A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. 
Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 
tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)

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