Henderson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For HENDERSON County
100 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024 WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ASHEVILLE PTSUNNY 74 59 59 N9 30.05F JEFFERSON CLOUDY 64 56 77 W6 30.09F MORGANTON CLOUDY 74 55 51 CALM 30.03S HICKORY PTSUNNY 73 58 59 VRB3 30.01F WILKESBORO CLOUDY 68 54 60 CALM 30.07F RUTHERFORDTON MOSUNNY 75 61 60 S7 30.01F MOUNT AIRY CLOUDY 67 56 68 E3 30.05F BOONE PTSUNNY 65 56 71 W7 29.92F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 100pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 74 degrees west, near 69 degrees central, and near 60 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, cloudy central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. Winds are from the north at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 14 mph with gusts at 24 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 82 degrees at Charlotte. 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 HENDERSON 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 HENDERSON County, NC
Issued at 105 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers likely. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 70.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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 North Carolina N CAROLINA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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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