Mercer county Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
607 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024

Clouds increase through the evening and overnight with periods of
light rain Wednesday into Thursday. Temperatures overnight run
from the lower 40s to the lower 50s. Temperatures tomorrow will
run in the upper 50s to the low 60s across the state. A cold 
front may be accompanied by rain showers on Friday, followed by 
cooler and drier weather over the weekend.

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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For MERCER County

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Hourly Observations For MERCER county
700 PM EDT TUE APR 16 2024

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ERIE MOSUNNY 62 35 36 NE12 30.09F MEADVILLE SUNNY 68 39 34 NE9 30.06F FRANKLIN SUNNY 71 32 23 NE5 30.07F NEW CASTLE SUNNY 73 35 25 NE6 30.05F BEAVER COUNTY SUNNY 76 28 16 CALM 30.05F BUTLER SUNNY 73 34 23 SE6 30.06F PITTSBURGH INT PTSUNNY 76 36 23 E7 30.04F PITTSBURGH SUNNY 76 29 17 SE5 30.04F INDIANA* NOT AVBL LATROBE SUNNY 75 36 23 CALM 30.06R CONNELLSVILLE MOSUNNY 76 28 17 NE3 30.07S WASHINGTON CO* SUNNY 74 37 26 MISG 30.06F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 76 degrees west, near 73 degrees central, and near 72 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, clear central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 17%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 20%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are coming from the southeast at 5 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the west at 7 mph in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at pittsburgh and Beaver County. The lowest temperature is 61 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 MERCER County,PA

219 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday will reinforce saturated conditions across the region. Any thunderstorm that produces heavy rainfall could thus cause localized flash flood concerns. There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening. Damaging winds are the primary concern. 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 MERCER County, PA
Issued at 701 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TONIGHT
Mainly clear this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Mild. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Warm with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and large hail in the evening. Mild. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Mild. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mainly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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 Pennsylvania PENN --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 22-26 APR 24-30 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
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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