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

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
High pressure remains over the area today bringing with dry and
warm weather. 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 NORFOLK County
800 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024


SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
NORFOLK        NOT AVBL                                               
VIRGINIA BEACH SUNNY     46  41  82 CALM      30.20R                  
NORFOLK NAVAL  SUNNY     53  41  63 W6        30.22R                  
WEST POINT*    SUNNY     43  41  93 CALM      30.22R                  
SALUDA*        SUNNY     47  38  72 CALM      30.20R                  
NEWPORT NEWS   SUNNY     47  43  86 CALM      30.21R                  
LANGLEY AFB    SUNNY     51  41  69 W6        30.19R                  
FORT EUSTIS    SUNNY     48  38  68 CALM      30.18R                  
WILLIAMSBURG*  NOT AVBL                                               
HR EXEC AP*    SUNNY     40  40 100 CALM      30.22R                  
FRANKLIN*      SUNNY     40  37  88 CALM      30.22R                  
US460-WAKEFLD  SUNNY     44  40  85 CALM      30.21R                  

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 50 degrees central, and near 39 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 51 degrees at Wallops Island. 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 NORFOLK County,VA

449 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 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 NORFOLK County, VA
Issued at 445 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 40s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

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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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       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

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