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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 WASHINGTON County
900 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024

...SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA/EAST TENNESSEE... CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WISE* CLEAR 68 50 52 S5 30.09S JONESVILLE* CLEAR 70 55 60 CALM 30.01S ABINGDON* CLEAR 68 53 58 CALM 30.06S BRISTOL PTCLDY 71 54 54 N3 30.02S MORRISTOWN* CLEAR 75 52 43 CALM 30.00R SEVIERVILLE* CLEAR 72 55 56 E5 30.00R KNOXVILLE MOCLDY 75 54 47 W6 29.99R OAK RIDGE CLEAR 76 56 49 CALM 30.00R CROSSVILLE CLEAR 72 53 51 S5 30.04R NASHVILLE MOCLDY 78 63 59 S9 29.96R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 900pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Virginia...temperatures are near 67 degrees north, near 68 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 53 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 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 69 degrees at Manassas. The lowest temperature is CLEAR 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 WASHINGTON County,VA

255 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /155 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms are expected late tonight into early Friday morning. Some stronger storms are possible in western portions of the area with gusty winds and small hail as the main threats. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday Scattered thunderstorms are expected to re-develop by Friday afternoon with some possibly strong to severe. Damaging winds and large hail are the main concerns with this round. Afterwards, no hazardous weather is expected. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not needed at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For WASHINGTON County, VA
Issued at 911 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy until early morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms late. Lows in the mid 50s. Light winds. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.350000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:35 EDT Set 19:56 EDT Transit Meridian 13:15 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:09 EDT Ends 20:22 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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