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

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A dry day is expected today with northwesterly winds. A much 
stronger front will cross our area Friday bringing some showers 
and storms, then cooler weather arrives for the weekend.

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Regional Hourly Observations For NELSON County
600 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024

CENTRAL FOOTHILLS CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS CHARLOTTESVILL PTCLDY 61 56 83 CALM 29.93R CULPEPER* CLEAR 55 53 95 CALM 29.95R ORANGE* PTCLDY 54 54 100 CALM 29.95S GORDONSVILLE* MOCLDY 56 55 97 CALM 29.93R WARRENTON* CLEAR 53 51 91 E3 29.93S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 58 degrees north, near 65 degrees central, and near 60 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at Norfolk. The lowest temperature is PTCLDY 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.

US Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For NELSON County,VA

405 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and 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 NELSON County, VA
Issued at 627 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- 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)

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