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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Mon Mar 18 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
Gusty northwest winds and low relative humidity levels will 
persist into late Wednesday as the Mid-Atlantic remains situated
between deep low pressure over eastern Canada, and a large area
of high pressure approaching from the northern Plains. Passage 
of an upper level disturbance will trigger spotty upslope snow 
showers tonight across southeast West Virginia. The next chance 
for rainfall remains most probable for Friday when low pressure
develops over the Gulf Coast region.

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Regional Hourly Observations For ALBEMARLE County
100 AM EDT TUE MAR 19 2024


WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
STAUNTON*      CLOUDY    33  15  48 NW14      29.96R WCI  23          
WAYNESBORO*    CLOUDY    32  14  47 NW7       29.93R                  
HOT SPRINGS VA CLOUDY    23  13  64 W21G29    29.81F WCI   8          
LYNCHBURG      CLEAR     35  14  42 CALM      29.95S                  
DANVILLE       MOCLDY    37  19  48 N8G23     30.00R                  
SOUTH BOSTON*  CLEAR     38  17  43 NW12G18   29.99R                  
MARTINSVILLE   MOCLDY    35  13  41 NW8G17    30.02S                  
ROANOKE        MOCLDY    35  15  44 NW17G35   29.99F WCI  25          
BLACKSBURG     CLOUDY    30  15  53 NW10G23   29.99F WCI  21          
DUBLIN*        CLOUDY    30  15  54 W18G26    29.98S WCI  17          
MARION*        CLOUDY    26  15  61 W14G30    30.02S WCI  15          
HILLSVILLE*    MOCLDY    26  12  54 NW13G30   29.94R WCI  15          
RICHLANDS*     CLOUDY    26  19  73 NW9       30.03S                  
WISE*          FLURRIES  27  19  74 NW7       30.05S                  
ABINGDON*      CLOUDY    30  16  55 N9        30.06S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 100am EDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 35 degrees north, near 39 degrees central, and near 37 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 13 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 8 mph with gusts at 23 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 44 degrees at Norfolk. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at Roanoke.


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 ALBEMARLE County,VA

128 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday through Sunday

The threat for wildfire spread increases each day through 
Thursday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. The
worst conditions are likely Wednesday afternoon.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Wednesday late morning to
Wednesday evening for all of Northern, Central, and Northwest
Virginia, and the eastern West Virginia Panhandle.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ALBEMARLE County, VA
Issued at 132 AM EDT Tue Mar 19 2024

OVERNIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Virginia
                             VIRGINIA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   MAR 24-28 MAR 26-APR 1    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above       Normal      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      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
Almanac Information

Tuesday March 19, 2024 the 79th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 0.040000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:19 EDT Set 18:28 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:23 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:54 EDT Ends 18:53 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy


Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1950...
Timberline Lodge reported 246 inches of snow on the ground, a record for
the state of Oregon. (The Weather Channel)
...1935...
Suffocating dust storms occurred frequently in southeastern Colorado
between the 12th and the 25th of the month. Six people died, and many
livestock starved or suffocated. Up to six feet of dust covered the ground.
Schools were closed, and many rural homes were deserted by tenants. (The
Weather Channel)
...1956...
The second heavy snowstorm in just three days hit Boston. Nearby Blue Hill
received 19.5 inches contributing to their snowiest March of record. (David
Ludlum)

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