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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
High pressure remains over the area through the evening. A cold
front crosses our region on Wednesday with scattered showers 
mainly across the mountains. Temperatures remain a few degrees 
either side of normal through the week with high pressure 
returning behind the front.

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Regional Hourly Observations For KING GEORGE County
600 PM EDT TUE APR 23 2024


NORTH AND CENTRAL PIEDMONT
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
FREDERICKSBRG* SUNNY     73  32  22 S14       29.95F                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 600pm EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 74 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 71 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 21%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. Winds are from the south at 12 mph with gusts at 22 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 22 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Dulles International Airport and Culpeper. 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 KING GEORGE County,VA

419 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight

There is an elevated fire danger through early evening due to dry
and breezy conditions.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

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 KING GEORGE County, VA
Issued at 650 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds around 5 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 80s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Hot with highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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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 29-MAY 3  MAY 1-MAY 7    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal        Below                                            

....  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

Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.030000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:28 EDT Set 20:01 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:14 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:02 EDT Ends 20:27 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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