Martin County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For MARTIN County
1200 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024 COASTAL PLAIN CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS AHOSKIE SUNNY 78 58 49 N8 29.99S TARBORO SUNNY 81 58 46 N10 30.00F WILLIAMSTON SUNNY 81 58 46 NW7 30.00S ROCKY MOUNT SUNNY 81 56 42 NW9 30.01F GREENVILLE SUNNY 81 57 44 N7 30.00S WASHINGTON SUNNY 81 58 44 W10 30.00F GOLDSBORO SUNNY 80 57 44 NW9 30.02S KINSTON SUNNY 81 57 44 MISG 30.02F MOUNT OLIVE SUNNY 80 56 43 W10 30.02F NEW BERN SUNNY 82 61 48 NW8 30.00F KENANSVILLE SUNNY 82 55 39 W13G18 30.03F RICHLANDS SUNNY 83 60 45 VRB6 30.02F WALLACE SUNNY 83 58 42 NW12 30.02F CLINTON SUNNY 82 56 41 NW9 30.04F ELIZABETHTOWN SUNNY 82 54 37 NW10 30.05S WHITEVILLE SUNNY 81 59 47 N6 30.06F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 1200pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 74 degrees west, near 77 degrees central, and near 77 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, mostly sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are variable at 6 mph with gusts at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 7 mph with gusts at 20 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 84 degrees at Lumberton. The lowest temperature is 74 degrees at Asheville.

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 MARTIN County,NC

701 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MARTIN County, NC
Issued at 951 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.350000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:36 EDT Set 19:51 EDT Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:11 EDT Ends 20:16 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 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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