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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
439 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

High pressure approaching from the Great Lakes, combined with a 
strengthening storm over the Canadian Maritimes, will result in 
mostly sunny and breezy conditions across Pennsylvania today. 
Expect high temperatures to range from the mid 40s over the 
northern mountains, to the mid 50s in the southeast piedmont. 

Fair weather and a diminishing wind is expected tonight, as the high
pressure system moves over the state. Lows will range from the
upper 20s over the northern mountains, to the 30s elsewhere. 

Low pressure approaching from the midwest will spread rain into
much of Pennsylvania by late Saturday afternoon. Highs Saturday
will range from the mid 40s over the northwest mountains, to the
upper 50s over the southwest and southeast corners of the state.
Drier and milder weather is expected to return for the end the 
upcoming weekend. 

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For FOREST County


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Hourly Observations For FOREST county
600 AM EDT FRI MAR 29 2024

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ERIE           CLEAR     36  24  62 W8        29.98R                  
MEADVILLE      CLEAR     32  24  72 W5        29.95S                  
FRANKLIN       PTCLDY    32  24  72 W7        29.95S                  
NEW CASTLE     PTCLDY    32  26  78 CALM      30.00R                  
BEAVER COUNTY  CLEAR     37  27  69 NW3       29.98R                  
BUTLER         CLEAR     29  27  92 W5        29.97S                  
PITTSBURGH INT MOCLDY    38  27  64 NW7       29.97R                  
PITTSBURGH     MOCLDY    40  30  67 NW6       29.96R                  
INDIANA*       CLOUDY    36  25  64 NW6       29.97S                  
LATROBE        MOCLDY    39  32  75 CALM      29.97R                  
CONNELLSVILLE  CLOUDY    40  34  77 SW8       29.97S                  
WASHINGTON CO* MOCLDY    39  33  79 W7        30.00R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 40 degrees west, near 37 degrees central, and near 43 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. Winds are coming from the northwest at 6 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northwest at 5 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the northwest at 15 mph in the east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 43 degrees at Philadelphia. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at Bradford.


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 FOREST County,PA

542 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Several rounds of rain are expected Saturday through Tuesday with
the potential for 1 to 3 inches total. This could result in flooding
or flash flooding especially Monday and Tuesday.

In addition, severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, with large
hail and damaging wind the main hazards. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For FOREST County, PA
Issued at 604 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Rain showers likely in the morning, then rain showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Considerable cloudiness. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Considerable cloudiness. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TUESDAY
Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Mild. Highs around 60. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Rain and snow showers likely. Much colder with highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Scattered snow showers. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of snow 40 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Pennsylvania
                                 PENN                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Below        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Below      Above      Above                      

....  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
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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