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Regional Hourly Observations For WATAUGA County
400 AM EDT SUN AUG 13 2023 NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS N.WILKESBORO CLEAR 65 65 99 CALM 30.05S BOONE CLEAR 66 57 73 W5 30.12S WEST JEFFERSON CLEAR 67 58 72 W16G25 30.11S REIDSVILLE CLEAR 72 69 91 SW3 29.95F MT. AIRY CLEAR 68 67 96 CALM 30.02R

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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 WATAUGA County,NC

904 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. 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 WATAUGA County, NC
Issued at 702 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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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