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

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
Above normal warmth will continue into Friday followed by a
cool down for the weekend. After a clear night tonight, clouds
will be on the increase. A cold front over the Ohio Valley will
move east, crossing the Mid-Atlantic region Friday. This front 
will bring showers and a few thunderstorms, but limited 
rainfall. In general, expecting a quarter inch or less of rain,
with isolated amounts of one half inch where thunderstorms 
occur. Temperatures will return to a more seasonal level 
Saturday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For HANOVER County
700 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024


CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RICHMOND       PTCLDY    77  54  44 E18G25    29.95R                  
CHESTERFIELD*  CLEAR     81  47  30 E3        29.95S                  
PETERSBURG*    CLEAR     79  53  40 CALM      29.95F                  
HANOVER        CLEAR     81  51  35 MISG      29.96S                  
TAPPAHANNOCK*  CLEAR     72  55  54 E9        30.00R                  
QUINTON*       CLEAR     73  55  52 E8        29.97R                  
CHARLOTTSVILLE CLEAR     84  37  18 VRB5      29.96R                  
GORDONSVILLE*  CLEAR     78  52  40 NE8       29.96R                  
ORANGE*        CLEAR     75  50  41 NE7       29.98S                  
LOUISA*        CLEAR     79  45  30 NE6       29.96S                  
BUMPASS*       CLEAR     78  51  39 NE3       29.96R                  
FARMVILLE*     CLEAR     78  47  34 CALM      29.94R                  
CREWE*         CLEAR     80  45  29 SE3       29.95S                  
FORT PICKETT*  CLEAR     80  52  38 CALM      29.96S                  
CHASE CITY*    CLEAR     80  50  34 CALM      29.95F                  
CLARKSVILLE*   CLEAR     82  52  34 E6        29.95S                  
SOUTH HILL*    CLEAR     81  54  38 CALM      30.01S                  
LAWRENCEVILLE* CLEAR     80  52  37 CALM      29.96F                  
EMPORIA*       CLEAR     80  49  33 CALM      29.97S                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 75 degrees north, near 77 degrees central, and near 83 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the north at 9 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 18 mph with gusts at 25 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Lynchburg and 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 HANOVER County
Hazardous report currently not available
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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 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

Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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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)


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