James City Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A wedge of high pressure builds in by early Friday morning, 
bringing clouds, lower temperatures, and a low chance for 
drizzle in the mountains through Saturday. Sunday into the 
beginning of next week look especially warm, with shower chances
returning Tuesday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For JAMES CITY County
700 PM EDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORFOLK CLOUDY 51 45 79 NE15 30.27R VIRGINIA BEACH CLOUDY 51 46 83 NE16 30.27R NORFOLK NAVAL CLOUDY 52 45 77 NE14G22 30.29S WEST POINT* CLEAR 54 45 73 E12 30.27F SALUDA* CLOUDY 52 44 75 E5 30.29S NEWPORT NEWS CLOUDY 51 45 79 E13 30.28R LANGLEY AFB CLOUDY 52 44 74 E14 30.26F FORT EUSTIS CLOUDY 54 45 70 E7 30.24S WILLIAMSBURG* NOT AVBL HR EXEC AP* CLOUDY 52 46 80 NE9G17 30.28S FRANKLIN* PTCLDY 54 44 69 E12G17 30.25S US460-WAKEFLD PTCLDY 56 47 71 E9G17 30.24S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 57 degrees north, near 57 degrees central, and near 69 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the east at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at 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 JAMES CITY County,VA

325 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Through 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 JAMES CITY County, VA
Issued at 645 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... 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 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.680000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:26 EDT Set 20:02 EDT Transit Meridian 13:13 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 05:59 EDT Ends 20:29 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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