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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Wed May 8 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. Some storms could be severe. Drier and slightly
cooler weather arrives for the weekend.
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Current Surface Map,
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Regional Hourly Observations For WESTMORELAND County
SWR not available
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 300pm EDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024
Across Virginia...temperatures are near 85 degrees north, near 90 degrees central, and near 85 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 67 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress north, danger central, and no stress south. Winds are from the west at 10 mph with gusts at 21 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 12 mph with gusts at 24 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 91 degrees at Norfolk. The lowest temperature is PTSUNNY 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 WESTMORELAND County,VA
446 AM EDT Wed May 8 2024
DAY ONE Today and tonight.
Scattered, mainly late afternoon and evening showers and
thunderstorms are expected, with a few storms capable of producing
damaging winds and large hail. There is a marginal risk of severe
weather.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday.
On Thursday, a higher storm coverage is expected, bringing a slight
risk for severe weather, with damaging winds and large hail being
the main threats.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For WESTMORELAND County, VA
Issued at
245 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers
after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around
5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
around 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up
to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows around 50.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 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
Wednesday May 08, 2024 the 129th Day of Year
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SUN
Declination 17.490000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 06:11 EDT Set 20:14 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:12 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 05:43 EDT Ends 20:42 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
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MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1784...
A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The
hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed
several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David
Ludlum)
...1803...
A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New
England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also
ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum)
...1895...
A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on
the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps.
...1981...
The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as
baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused
nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at
Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel)
... 2003...
A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path.
Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1
tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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