Western Albany county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for Western and North Central New York
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
434 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

High pressure will quickly pass across our region tonight, with
fair weather. A cold front will move east across the area 
Friday, bringing another round of gusty showers to the region. 
There will be one more round of scattered showers Saturday 
afternoon, then dry weather will return for Sunday. The weekend 
will be quite cool with a stretch of below average temperatures.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For WESTERN ALBANY County

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Hourly Observations For WESTERN ALBANY county
600 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

EAST CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ALBANY CLOUDY 48 36 63 SE8 30.16S GLENS FALLS CLOUDY 45 42 89 S3 30.15F POUGHKEEPSIE CLOUDY 47 39 74 E7 30.14R NEWBURGH CLOUDY 46 41 81 E6 30.13R MONTGOMERY CLOUDY 46 39 76 NE5 30.14R WHITE PLAINS CLOUDY 45 39 79 NE7 30.13R ISLIP PTSUNNY 45 40 82 E15 30.11S NEW YORK CITY CLOUDY 47 39 74 NE17 30.13S CENTRAL PARK CLOUDY 47 39 74 NE12G21 30.16R

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in New York
Based on observations at 600pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across New York...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 47 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, drizzle central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. There is patchy fog central. Winds are coming from the southwest at 10 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northeast at 6 mph in the central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to drizzle. Winds are coming from the northeast at 17 mph in the east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at Elmira. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at Plattsburgh.
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 WESTERN ALBANY County, New York

344 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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7-Day Forecast For WESTERN ALBANY County, NY
Issued at 326 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and drizzle, mainly this evening. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming southwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Colder with lows around 30. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For New York NEW YORK --------------------------------------------- 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
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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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