Suffolk Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A cold front will move east across our area today, exiting to
the coast tonight. Temperatures will return to a more seasonal 
levels this weekend. A front over the southeast could keep
chance of showers across southern Virginia into North Carolina
Sunday, before high pressure nudges in Monday.

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Regional Hourly Observations For SUFFOLK County
100 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS NORFOLK CLOUDY 55 49 80 NE7 30.10F VIRGINIA BEACH CLOUDY 55 50 83 E7 30.10F NORFOLK NAVAL CLOUDY 54 49 83 E10 30.11F WEST POINT* CLOUDY 56 51 82 CALM 30.08F SALUDA* CLOUDY 54 49 83 SE5 30.10F NEWPORT NEWS CLOUDY 55 49 80 E10 30.09F LANGLEY AFB CLOUDY 54 48 79 SE6 30.09 FORT EUSTIS NOT AVBL WILLIAMSBURG* NOT AVBL HR EXEC AP* CLOUDY 61 52 72 E7 30.10F FRANKLIN* SUNNY 63 50 62 E9 30.07F US460-WAKEFLD CLOUDY 58 50 75 VRB6G17 30.07F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 100pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 58 degrees central, and near 62 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. Winds are from the south at 7 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at Danville. The lowest temperature is MOSUNNY 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 SUFFOLK 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 SUFFOLK County, VA
Issued at 945 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs around 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly 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 --------------------------------------------- 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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