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Regional Hourly Observations For CLEVELAND County


 Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 900pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 72 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 57 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 61 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the north at 8 mph with gusts at 18 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 73 degrees at Morganton. The lowest temperature is 53 degrees at Manteo.

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 CLEVELAND County,NC 

501 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this
afternoon and evening, with a few possibly strong to severe. The 
main hazards will be damaging winds, large hail, and cloud-to-ground
lightning.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

None.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CLEVELAND County, NC
Issued at 629 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers likely. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Carolina 
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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
Almanac Information 
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.690000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 06:35 EDT Set 19:52 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:09 EDT Ends 20:17 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
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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