Lackawanna county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
558 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

Clouds will increase tonight with low temperatures ranging from 
the lower 40s in the Poconos, to the lower 50s around the 
Pittsburgh metro area.

A band of light rain will move through Pennsylvania on Friday and
exit the eastern part of the Keystone state Friday night. A gusty
west wind will direct cooler air into the Commonwealth to start 
the weekend followed by chilly nights on Saturday and Sunday. 
Minimum temperatures will be cold enough to pose a frost and 
freeze risk for unprotected vegetation. 

Temperatures warm up a bit into early next week with the next
round of April showers most likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For LACKAWANNA County

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Hourly Observations For LACKAWANNA county
200 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS PHILADELPHIA PTCLDY 44 38 79 E5 30.17S 6HR MIN TEMP: 44; 6HR MAX TEMP: 50; NORTH PHILA CLOUDY 46 39 76 NE5 30.16F BLUE BELL* PTCLDY 42 40 95 CALM 30.16F DOYLESTOWN CLOUDY 45 39 79 CALM 30.14F QUAKERTOWN* CLOUDY 45 39 81 CALM 30.15S PERKASIE* CLOUDY 45 41 87 CALM 30.16S POTTSTOWN CLOUDY 46 40 79 CALM 30.17S LANCASTER CLOUDY 48 43 82 SE10 30.14S COATESVILLE CLOUDY 45 45 100 SE5 30.16S WEST CHESTER MOCLDY 45 39 81 CALM 30.16S READING NOT AVBL ALLENTOWN CLOUDY 46 37 71 S5 30.16R 6HR MIN TEMP: 46; 6HR MAX TEMP: 49; QN CITY/ALNTWN CLOUDY 45 37 76 SE3 30.17S MOUNT POCONO FOG 39 38 96 E9 30.10F VSB 1/4 WCI 33 6HR MIN TEMP: 39; 6HR MAX TEMP: 40; HAZLETON CLOUDY 43 41 93 SE6 30.12F LEHIGHTON CLOUDY 45 41 87 SE3 30.16R WILKES BARRE CLOUDY 47 40 76 SE3 30.09F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 200am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 50 degrees central, and near 44 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. Winds are coming from the southeast at 6 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the east at 5 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the east at 5 mph in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at pittsburgh and Beaver County. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at Mount Pocono.

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 LACKAWANNA County,PA

339 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE 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 LACKAWANNA County, PA
Issued at 116 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 OVERNIGHT
Cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Pennsylvania PENN --------------------------------------------- 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 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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