Vance County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Hourly Observations For VANCE County

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Carolina
Based on observations at 1100pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Carolina...temperatures are near 71 degrees west, near 66 degrees central, and near 61 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Charlotte. The lowest temperature is 54 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 VANCE County,NC

506 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 VANCE County, NC
Issued at 1004 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 50. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. 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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