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Regional Weather Story 
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 
505 PM EST Sun Jan 26 2020  

Variably cloudy and dry weather with continued mild temperatures 
through Monday. More seasonable temperatures and continued dry 
weather for the remainder of the workweek. There is the potential 
for a storm to impact the region late in the week, though it remains 
far from a certainty at this point.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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Regional Hourly Observations For NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Rhode Island
Based on observations at 1000am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Rhode Island...temperatures are near 52 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 50 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, partly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Conditions are hazy south. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at Smithfield. The lowest temperature is 50 degrees at Providence and Newport.


Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE County
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7-Day Forecast For NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE County, RI
Issued at 1000 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Showers in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Rhode Island
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....  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)


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