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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
The weather pattern will remain unsettled for much of the week
with 
a daily threat of afternoon and evening thunderstorms through 
Thursday. The risk of flash flooding will increase through the
week, 
with wet antecedent conditions and multiple, consecutive days 
of showers and storms. Cooler and drier weather returns by the 
weekend.

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Regional Hourly Observations For STAFFORD County
800 PM EDT TUE MAY 07 2024

NORTH AND CENTRAL PIEDMONT CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FREDERICKSBRG* FAIR 74 66 75 S3 29.72F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 800pm EDT, Tuesday May 07, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 74 degrees north, near 75 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and thunderstorms south. In the north, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 65 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, no stress central, and no stress south. There is patchy fog south. Winds are from the south at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to thunderstorms. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at Richmond, Quantico, Lynchburg, and Leesburg. The lowest temperature is FAIR 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 STAFFORD County,VA

509 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 DAY ONE Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail are possible Wednesday afternoon. There is the potential for considerable storm damage from 70 mph gusts and large hail, but confidence is low at this time. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail are likely Thursday afternoon. There is the potential for considerable wind damage from 70 mph gusts and large hail. Special Marine Warnings may be needed for portions of the waters Wednesday and Thursday for strong to severe storms capable of producing wind gusts over 35 knots and hail. Heavy rainfall Wednesday through Thursday could result in isolated to scattered instances of flooding. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For STAFFORD County, VA
Issued at 756 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly this evening. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with scattered showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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 May 07, 2024 the 128th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 17.230000 Distance 0.999717 AU Rise 06:12 EDT Set 20:13 EDT Transit Meridian 13:12 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 05:44 EDT Ends 20:41 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

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ MAY 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1840... A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed 317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum) ...1964... The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15 degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The Weather Channel)

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