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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A cold front will pass across the area this evening, 
accompanied by scattered showers and a few Thunderstorms. 
Passage of the front will bring cooler temperatures to the 
region for the weekend with dry weather Saturday. The front is 
expected to stall over the southern Appalachians, with low 
pressure developing along the front and passing just to our 
south Sunday. This will bring clouds back across our region 
Sunday with a chance for light rain along and south of the 
Virginia, North Carolina border. Fair weather returns for Monday
and Tuesday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For BUCKINGHAM County
400 AM EDT SUN AUG 13 2023


SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
DANVILLE       CLEAR     73  71  93 SW3       29.94R                  
MARTINSVILLE   FOG       68  65  91 CALM      29.99S VSB 3/4          
SOUTH BOSTON   CLEAR     73  70  91 CALM      29.93R                  
FARMVILLE      CLEAR     72  72  99 CALM      29.88F                  
BROOKNEAL      CLEAR     73  70  88 S8        29.92S                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 800pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 58 degrees central, and near 62 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. Winds are from the south at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at Hot Springs. 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 BUCKINGHAM County,VA

431 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BUCKINGHAM County, VA
Issued at 702 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this evening. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40. North winds around 5 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 40.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Virginia
                             VIRGINIA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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
Almanac Information

Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.690000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 06:34 EDT Set 19:57 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:14 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:07 EDT Ends 20:23 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 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