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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A frontal boundary across the region will be the focus for
another chance of showers and storms today. The next low
pressure system approaches the region by the middle of the week.
Temperatures are expected to remain above normal until the
weekend.
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Regional Hourly Observations For NORTHUMBERLAND County
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Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 400pm EDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024
Across Virginia...temperatures are near 77 degrees north, near 75 degrees central, and near 78 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are from the south at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 78 degrees at Danville. The lowest temperature is NOT 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 NORTHUMBERLAND County,VA
254 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
DAY ONE This afternoon 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 NORTHUMBERLAND County, VA
Issued at
245 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of. Lows in the lower
50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning,
then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower
50s.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. 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 22-26 APR 24-30 JUN JUN-AUG
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Temperature: Above Above
Precipitation: 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
Tuesday April 16, 2024 the 107th Day of Year
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SUN
Declination 10.660000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 06:38 EDT Set 19:54 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:15 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:12 EDT Ends 20:20 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 16TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1851...
The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and
gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The
storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum)
...1880...
A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a
distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel)
...1933...
Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard
Sanders - 1987)
...1960...
A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport
in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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