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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A dry day is expected today with northwesterly winds. A much 
stronger front will cross our area Friday bringing some showers 
and storms, then cooler weather arrives for the weekend.

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Regional Hourly Observations For CHARLOTTE County
200 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

WEST CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS STAUNTON* SUNNY 78 39 24 NW5 30.02F WAYNESBORO* SUNNY 80 41 25 NW10G16 30.01F HOT SPRINGS VA SUNNY 70 29 22 W16G24 30.12S LYNCHBURG SUNNY 83 46 27 VRB5 30.01F DANVILLE SUNNY 81 51 35 W9 30.01F SOUTH BOSTON* SUNNY 82 48 30 W7 30.01F MARTINSVILLE SUNNY 82 40 22 NW7 30.05F ROANOKE SUNNY 84 43 23 NW14 30.04F BLACKSBURG SUNNY 78 46 32 W6 30.11F DUBLIN* SUNNY 76 43 31 N10 30.08F MARION* SUNNY 73 49 42 W16G22 30.13F HILLSVILLE* SUNNY 74 40 29 NW10G20 30.11S RICHLANDS* SUNNY 75 48 38 NW8 30.14S WISE* SUNNY 73 46 38 N3 30.15F ABINGDON* SUNNY 73 57 57 W9 30.12F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 200pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 77 degrees north, near 81 degrees central, and near 81 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 35%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 35%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 15 mph with gusts at 28 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph with gusts at 21 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Lynchburg. The lowest temperature is MOSUNNY 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 CHARLOTTE County,VA

405 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday 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 CHARLOTTE County, VA
Issued at 204 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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 APR 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.350000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:35 EDT Set 19:56 EDT Transit Meridian 13:15 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:09 EDT Ends 20:22 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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