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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 MECKLENBURG County
1100 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RICHMOND CLOUDY 54 49 83 SE6 30.11R CHESTERFIELD* CLOUDY 53 53 100 E7 30.11R PETERSBURG* CLOUDY 55 50 84 E6 30.11S HANOVER CLOUDY 55 50 83 SE3 30.13R TAPPAHANNOCK* CLOUDY 52 51 97 E5 30.14R QUINTON* CLOUDY 53 49 87 E6 30.11S CHARLOTTSVILLE CLOUDY 57 52 83 VRB6 30.08R HAZE GORDONSVILLE* CLOUDY 54 53 95 E3 30.08S ORANGE* CLOUDY 52 52 100 E7 30.11R FOG LOUISA* CLOUDY 53 52 96 E6 30.10S FOG BUMPASS* CLOUDY 53 50 89 E8 30.10F FARMVILLE* CLOUDY 58 53 82 E3 30.07S CREWE* CLOUDY 57 48 73 SE6 30.08F FORT PICKETT* CLOUDY 57 50 78 E8 30.09F CHASE CITY* CLOUDY 63 55 74 SE8 30.07S CLARKSVILLE* CLOUDY 63 54 72 E7 30.06S SOUTH HILL* MOSUNNY 64 54 70 E6 30.13F LAWRENCEVILLE* CLOUDY 60 51 73 E3 30.09S EMPORIA* PTSUNNY 58 50 76 E3 30.11S

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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MECKLENBURG County,VA

412 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. An isolated strong storm will be possible this afternoon into early this evening, with strong winds or small hail the primary hazards. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MECKLENBURG County, VA
Issued at 945 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TONIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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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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