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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A cold front will move east across our area today, exiting to
the coast tonight. Temperatures will return to a more seasonal
levels this weekend. A front over the southeast could keep
chance of showers across southern Virginia into North Carolina
Sunday, before high pressure nudges in Monday.
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Regional Hourly Observations For FLOYD County
SWR not available
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 1100am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024
Across Virginia...temperatures are near 54 degrees north, near 54 degrees central, and near 60 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 61 degrees at Staunton. The lowest temperature is SUNNY 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.
US Radar,
All NWS Radars (In near-real time),
Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For FLOYD County,VA
431 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
DAY ONE Today and tonight.
A few thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could be strong to
severe. Isolated damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main
threats.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday.
Hazardous weather is not 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 FLOYD County, VA
Issued at
1102 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny with a chance of showers early,
then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs
in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
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
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6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY
APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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
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