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Synopsis...
.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 MONROE County

SWR not available
Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in West Virginia
Based on observations at 1000am EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across West Virginia...temperatures are near 41 degrees north, near 42 degrees central, and near 37 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. Winds are variable at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 47 degrees at Martinsburg. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at Wheeling and Bluefield.


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 MONROE County,WV

429 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Northwest winds could gust over 40 mph across the highest elevations
on Friday, which may cause isolated downed trees and power lines.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For MONROE County, WV
Issued at 932 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Showers, cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 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 West Virginia
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal       Normal      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal      Above      Above                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
3-6 Day Forecast Map, 5 Day Rainfall Forecast, TWC Jet Stream (80k), Max/Mins (80k)
6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook

Almanac Information

Thursday March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.580000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:15 EDT Set 18:46 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:30 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:49 EDT Ends 19:12 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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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