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

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
Above normal warmth will continue into Friday followed by a
cool down for the weekend. After a clear night tonight, clouds
will be on the increase. A cold front over the Ohio Valley will
move east, crossing the Mid-Atlantic region Friday. This front 
will bring showers and a few thunderstorms, but limited 
rainfall. In general, expecting a quarter inch or less of rain,
with isolated amounts of one half inch where thunderstorms 
occur. Temperatures will return to a more seasonal level 
Saturday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For NORTHAMPTON County
400 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

MARINE STATION/POSITION TIME TEMP WIND PRES WAVE SWELL AIR SEA DIR/SP/G HT/PER HT/PER (UTC) (F) (DEG/KT/KT) (MB) (FT/S) (FT/S) CAPE MAY NJ 0724 48 30/ 5/ 7 1019.9 LEWES DE 0724 49 57 70/ 16/ 18 1019.7 15NM E FENWICK I 0750 48 50 40/ 16/ 19 1018.8F 7/ 8 5/ 8 OCEAN-CITY-INLET 0724 49 54 60/ 6/ 9 1017.5 44089 WALLOPS IS 0756 52 N/A 5/ 8 2/11 WACHAPREAGUE VA 0724 49 65 30/ 6/ 9 1018.8 THOMAS POINT MD 0800 50 70/ 8/ 11 1020.7F GOOSES REEF MD 0742 48 58 100/ 10/ 14 N/A 1/ 2 COVE POINT MD 0724 51 350/ 6/ 9 1020.1 SOLOMONS ISLAND 0724 52 59 130/ 6/ 8 1019.4 BISHOPS HEAD MD 0724 50 65 60/ 8/ 10 1019.6 PINEY POINT MD 0724 120/ 6/ 7 N/A POTOMAC MD 0742 49 58 60/ 10/ 12 N/A 1 CAMBRIDGE MD 0724 49 62 80/ 8/ 11 1020.2 LEWISETTA VA 0724 52 64 60/ 6/ 8 1019.6 RAPPAHANNOCK LGT 0724 40/ 8/ 10 1020.5 STINGRAY PT 0742 51 60 40/ 8/ 10 N/A 2/ 4 YORKTOWN VA 0724 52 61 80/ 10/ 11 1018.9 JAMESTOWN VA 0742 51 65 70/ 6/ 12 N/A DOMINION TERM VA 0724 51 80/ 11/ 13 1019.2 KIPTOPEKE VA 0724 50 58 70/ 6/ 10 1020.0 CHES BAY BRIDGE 0724 50 70/ 10/ 13 1017.5 CAPE HENRY VA 0724 49 40/ 12/ 15 1019.4 WILLOUBY STN VA 0724 51 80/ 11/ 12 1018.6 S CRANEY ISL VA 0724 51 80/ 11/ 15 1018.8 CAPE HENRY BUOY 0756 56 N/A 5/ 7 2/12 1ST LANDING BUOY 0742 48 59 60/ 16/ 21 N/A 2/ 4 64NM E OF VA BCH 0750 47 10/ 16/ 19 1018.3F 6/ 7 3/ 7 DUCK PIER NC 0724 50 30/ 13/ 17 1018.2 44100 DUCK FRF 0730 50 55 N/A 6/ 7 2/10 44056 DUCK FRF 0756 56 N/A 5/ 7 2/12 OREGON INLET NC 0724 49 62 30/ 11/ 14 1018.8 HATTERAS NC 0724 55 71 40/ 9/ 15 1017.9 DIAMOND SHLS NC 0750 68 30/ 16/ 19 1017.0R 4/ 4 CAPE LOOKOUT NC 0700 64 40/ 21/ 23 1017.0R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 54 degrees central, and near 58 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at Danville and Culpeper. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY 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 NORTHAMPTON County,VA

412 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. 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 NORTHAMPTON County, VA
Issued at 445 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Cloudy. Highs around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds around 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 --------------------------------------------- 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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