Northern Bristol County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Story 
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 
505 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2020  

Variably cloudy and dry weather with continued mild temperatures 
through Monday. More seasonable temperatures and continued dry 
weather for the remainder of the workweek. There is the potential 
for a storm to impact the region late in the week, though it remains 
far from a certainty at this point.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For NORTHERN BRISTOL County

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Regional Hourly Observations For NORTHERN BRISTOL County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Massachusetts
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Massachusetts...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 45 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are variable at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 15 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 0950 degrees at NAntucket. The lowest temperature is 41 degrees at Pittsfield.

Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHERN BRISTOL County
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7-Day Forecast For NORTHERN BRISTOL County, MA
Issued at 400 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers this morning, then a chance of showers this afternoon. Cooler with highs around 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows around 40.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Massachusetts MASS --------------------------------------------- 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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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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