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Weather Summary for Western and North Central New York
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
236 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

A cold front will exit to the east of the area by this evening, with 
rain showers ending from west to east. Another trough will pass over 
the eastern Great Lakes Saturday with scattered showers. A few of 
these showers may produce some small hail or graupel. Dry weather 
will return Sunday through much of Tuesday as high pressure builds 
east across the Ohio Valley and Mid Atlantic. Cool temperatures and 
gusty winds this weekend will give way to a warming trend early next 
week.
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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For ORANGE County


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Hourly Observations For ORANGE county
600 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

Hudson Valley
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
White Plains   PTSUNNY   51  43  74 SE10      30.05F                  
Larchmont Harb   N/A    N/A N/A N/A SE12        N/A                   
Croton On Huds   N/A     54 N/A N/A SE8G14      N/A                   
Somers           N/A     52  43  71 S10         N/A                   
Brewster         N/A     52  41  66 S7          N/A                   
Newburgh       CLOUDY    54  43  66 S12G20    30.03F                  
Montgomery     CLOUDY    54  43  66 S8        30.02S                  
Otisville        N/A     52  43  71 S7          N/A                   
Warwick          N/A     54  41  62 S10         N/A                   
Suffern          N/A     52  43  71 S3          N/A                   
Poughkeepsie   CLOUDY    56  43  61 SE12G20   30.02F                  
Albany         CLOUDY    58  39  49 S14G24    29.96S

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in New York
Based on observations at 600pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across New York...temperatures are near 51 degrees west, near 58 degrees central, and near 52 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, cloudy central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. Winds are coming from the southwest at 22 mph with gusts at 30 mph in the west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are coming from the south at 13 mph with gusts at 20 mph in the central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are coming from the southeast at 10 mph in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at Syracuse, Niagara Falls, and Albany. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at Islip.

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel

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 ORANGE County, New York

318 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS
warning criteria.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ORANGE County, NY
Issued at 312 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers this evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph this evening. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Showers likely. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with rain showers likely in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

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 New York 
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5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
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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