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National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1050 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...New UPDATE...

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1047 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

No substantial changes with this update. Near record temperatures
and potentially a few sprinkles are possible along the sea breeze
north of Jacksonville this afternoon as a weak shortwave continues
to ride atop the ridge aloft. Temperatures will quickly soar into
the upper 80s and low 90s this afternoon. Stay hydrated and keep
cool!

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Hourly Observations For SEMINOLE County
1100 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024


INTERIOR CENTRAL FLORIDA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
OCALA          SUNNY     79  65  62 VRB5      30.11F                  
LEESBURG       SUNNY     80  66  62 NW5       30.10F                  
SANFORD        SUNNY     81  66  60 N7        30.09S                  
ORLANDO EXEC   SUNNY     82  65  56 NW6       30.10S                  
ORLANDO INTL   MOSUNNY   81  67  62 NW5       30.10R                  
KISSIMMEE      SUNNY     80  67  64 VRB3      30.11S                  
WINTER HAVEN   SUNNY     81  66  60 VRB3      30.12R                  
LAKELAND INTL  SUNNY     81  63  54 N5        30.11R                  
BARTOW         SUNNY     81  64  57 VRB5      30.11S                  
SEBRING        SUNNY     81  66  60 CALM      30.11S                  
OKEECHOBEE     MOSUNNY   82  70  65 SW5       30.09R                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Florida
Based on observations at 1100am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Florida...temperatures are near 74 degrees north, near 81 degrees central, and near 84 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. Winds are from the north at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 84 degrees at Key West Nas. The lowest temperature is SUNNY degrees at Lakeland.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For SEMINOLE County,FL

331 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  TODAY AND TONIGHT.

 RIP CURRENT IMPACT  
A Moderate risk of rip currents continues at all central Florida 
Atlantic beaches. Always swim near a lifeguard, and never swim 
alone. 

 FIRE WEATHER IMPACT  
Sensitive fire weather conditions will continue today, mainly 
over the interior counties where relative humidity values will 
fall as low as the mid to upper 30s this afternoon.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.
A Moderate to High risk of rip currents will exist into the 
weekend.

Sensitive fire weather conditions are forecast to continue into
the weekend as increasing temperatures and lingering dry air 
leads to low humidity.

Poor boating conditions will develop over the gulf stream waters
Sunday afternoon into the evening, as southerly winds increase to
15 to 20 knots ahead of an approaching weak cold front. 

Isolated lightning storms will be possible Monday as the frontal 
boundary pushes south across central Florida. Cloud to ground 
lightning and gusty winds will be the primary threats.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  
Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SEMINOLE County, FL
Issued at 832 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Considerable cloudiness with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Florida

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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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