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Regional Weather Summary
National Weather Service State College PA
515 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

Clouds and a couple of rain showers will bring a modest cooldown 
to most of the Commonwealth today. High temperatures will range 
from 50 degrees in Erie to 60 degrees in State College to 70 
degrees in Philadelphia. Showers will end by this evening with
decreasing clouds overnight. Low temperatures will range from the
mid 20s along the New York border to the upper 30s along the 
Mason Dixon line. 

Sprawling Canadian high pressure will bring abnormally dry air, 
low humidity, and rain free conditions to the Keystone State for
Thursday and Friday. There will be another frost freeze risk 
Thursday night into early Friday morning. Clouds increase Friday 
night with showers likely reaching the western part of the state 
by daybreak Saturday. 

A couple of showers and a thunderstorm remain possible over the 
last weekend of April, but it does not look like a total washout. 
Temperatures are forecast to spike on Sunday into the 70 to 80 
degree range with more noticeable humidity.
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Precision Agriculture Weather Forecast For NORTHAMPTON County


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Hourly Observations For NORTHAMPTON county
600 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024

Eastern Pennsylvania
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
Philadelphia   CLOUDY    53  40  61 CALM      29.84F                  
Allentown      LGT RAIN  47  39  74 N3        29.82S                  
Scranton       CLOUDY    53  38  56 SW5       29.79F

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

Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Pennsylvania
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across Pennsylvania...temperatures are near 51 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 53 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are coming from the southwest at 6 mph in the west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are coming from the west at 9 mph in the central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm in the east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at WilliamSport. The lowest temperature is 45 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.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHAMPTON County,PA 

0149 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

 DAY ONE  Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 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 NORTHAMPTON County, PA
Issued at 400 AM EDT Wed Apr 24 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers this morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest around 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with scattered rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.

FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Much warmer with highs in the upper 70s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. 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 
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....  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 24TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a
tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the
church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one
of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The
horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down
unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel)
...1908...
Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central
Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of
Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143
persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent
tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four
tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The
tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather
Channel)
...1925...
Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 
degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 
degrees). (NWS Louisville)
...1980...
Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a 
failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages 
were later released on January 20, 1981.
...2005...
The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky 
last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around 
an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. 
Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher 
elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported 
just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and 
central Kentucky  include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at 
Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at 
Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky