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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
Slow moving cold front stalls over the area tonight. Low
pressure will develop along the cold front and lift north into
the Carolinas through Thursday morning, bringing another chance
of rain. High pressure builds from the lower Mississippi Valley
into the Gulf Coast states Thursday afternoon into Friday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For NEW KENT County
500 AM EDT THU MAR 28 2024


CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RICHMOND       CLOUDY    48  46  93 N8        29.92F                  
CHESTERFIELD*  LGT RAIN  47 N/A N/A VRB3      29.93F                  
PETERSBURG*    CLOUDY    47  46  96 N6        29.93F                  
HANOVER        LGT RAIN  48  47  96 VRB3      29.95F                  
TAPPAHANNOCK*  RAIN      47  47 100 NE5       29.95F                  
QUINTON*       CLOUDY    47  47 100 NE7       29.92F                  
CHARLOTTSVILLE CLOUDY    50  46  86 N5        29.97F                  
GORDONSVILLE*  CLOUDY    47  47  97 NE3       29.98S                  
ORANGE*        CLOUDY    46  46 100 CALM      30.01S                  
LOUISA*        CLOUDY    47  46  98 NE5       29.97F                  
BUMPASS*       CLOUDY    46  46 100 N5        29.99R                  
FARMVILLE*     CLOUDY    47  47 100 N6        29.93F                  
CREWE*         CLOUDY    46  44  91 N5        29.92F                  
FORT PICKETT*  CLOUDY    47  47 100 NE5       29.92F                  
CHASE CITY*    CLOUDY    47  47 100 NW5       29.94S                  
CLARKSVILLE*   CLOUDY    46  46 100 N3        29.94R                  
SOUTH HILL*    CLOUDY    48  48  99 NE3       29.97F                  
LAWRENCEVILLE* CLOUDY    49  48  97 NE3       29.92S                  
EMPORIA*         N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 500am EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 48 degrees central, and near 49 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at Norfolk. The lowest temperature is RAIN 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 NEW KENT County,VA

458 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Heavy rain will persist through the day today. Ponding of water and
localized flooding issues will be possible, especially in urban and
poor drainage areas. Rain will come to an end from west to east later
this afternoon and evening. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time, though reports of
heavy rainfall or flooding are welcome.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For NEW KENT County, VA
Issued at 445 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with showers likely in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 10 mph in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.

TUESDAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 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                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:     Normal       Normal      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above       Normal      Above      Above                      

....  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 March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.580000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:06 EDT Set 18:36 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:20 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:40 EDT Ends 19:02 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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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