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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 SHENANDOAH County
400 PM EDT TUE APR 23 2024

SHENANDOAH VALLEY CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WINCHESTER* SUNNY 70 30 23 SW10G16 29.94F LURAY* SUNNY 73 30 20 S9G18 29.96F NEW MARKET* SUNNY 72 26 18 S15G23 29.97F STAUNTON* SUNNY 70 30 22 S13G20 30.00F WAYNESBORO* SUNNY 71 29 20 SW10G17 30.00F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 400pm EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 74 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 71 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 20%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the south at 13 mph with gusts at 24 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 23 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 10 mph with gusts at 20 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Dulles International Airport and Culpeper. 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 SHENANDOAH County,VA

419 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Tonight There is an elevated fire danger through early evening due to dry and breezy conditions. 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 SHENANDOAH County, VA
Issued at 432 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s
except in the mid 60s at the higher elevations. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s
except around 60 at the higher elevations. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 80s.
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 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Below .... 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 --------------------------------------------------- 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)

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