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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A wedge of high pressure builds in by early Friday morning, 
bringing clouds, lower temperatures, and a low chance for 
drizzle in the mountains through Saturday. Sunday into the 
beginning of next week look especially warm, with shower chances
returning Tuesday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For ARLINGTON County
900 PM EDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHERN VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WASH NATIONAL MOCLDY 55 43 63 SE9 30.29R DULLES MOCLDY 51 42 71 E3 30.28R FORT BELVOIR PTCLDY 55 43 66 E3 30.27R QUANTICO PTCLDY 56 45 66 E9 30.30R FREDERICKSBRG* PTCLDY 53 45 73 CALM 30.27R STAFFORD* PTCLDY 53 42 65 E3 30.27R WARRENTON PTCLDY 54 43 68 CALM 30.28R CULPEPER* CLOUDY 56 44 65 CALM 30.29R MANASSAS* MOCLDY 54 44 69 E6 30.29R LEESBURG* CLEAR 54 45 71 SE5 30.29R WINCHESTER PTCLDY 50 39 66 E5 30.25R FRONT ROYAL* CLOUDY 54 41 62 CALM 30.26R LURAY* CLOUDY 54 43 66 E8 30.25R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 900pm EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 51 degrees central, and near 62 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the east at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at Danville. The lowest temperature is CLEAR 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 ARLINGTON County,VA

805 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Tonight A Frost Advisory goes into effect at 2 AM for Cecil and Southeast Harford Counties in MD. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday The Frost Advisory for Cecil and Southeast Harford Counties in MD continues until 8 AM Friday morning. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For ARLINGTON County, VA
Issued at 807 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy early this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
MONDAY
Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 80s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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 Virginia VIRGINIA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... 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
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.680000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:26 EDT Set 20:02 EDT Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 05:59 EDT Ends 20:29 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

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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