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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For INLAND SUSSEX County


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Regional Hourly Observations For INLAND SUSSEX County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Delaware
Based on observations at 700am EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Delaware...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 46 degrees central, and near 46 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, light rain central, and rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 100%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Winds are from the west at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 5 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at and Wilmington. The lowest temperature is 46 degrees at and Wilmington.


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forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For INLAND SUSSEX County,DE

0429 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 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 INLAND SUSSEX County, DE
Issued at 700 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Patchy fog this morning. Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TONIGHT
Cloudy with rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Rain likely. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Delaware
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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:      Above       Normal      Above      Above                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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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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