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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 HENRY County
400 AM EDT SUN AUG 13 2023

WEST CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS HOT SPRINGS PTCLDY 67 64 89 W16 30.09S STAUNTON CLEAR 71 66 84 NW3 29.96R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 200am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 57 degrees north, near 56 degrees central, and near 56 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Winds are from the east at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 61 degrees at Lynchburg. The lowest temperature is MOCLDY 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 HENRY County,VA

329 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Large hail and damaging winds are possible with any storms that develop Friday afternoon and evening. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HENRY County, VA
Issued at 1132 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear late this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- 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)

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