Mercer County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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.SYNOPSIS...
A SERIES OF LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS WILL KEEP PERIODIC SHOWER AND
THUNDERSTORM CHANCES THE REST OF THE WEEK.

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Regional Hourly Observations For MERCER County
1100 PM EDT THU APR 25 2024
Southern West Virginia CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BECKLEY PTCLDY 48 29 47 CALM 30.22R LOGAN PTCLDY 52 32 46 NE3 30.21S PINEVILLE PTCLDY 49 39 68 MISG 30.27R BLUEFIELD PTCLDY 52 33 48 E5 30.23R LEWISBURG PTCLDY 50 34 54 CALM 30.22R

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in West Virginia
Based on observations at 1100pm EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across West Virginia...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 52 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the north at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at Petersburg, Charleston, and Bluefield. The lowest temperature is 45 degrees at Elkins.

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 MERCER County,WV

149 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MERCER County, WV
Issued at 1102 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear late this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 80. Lows in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For West Virginia
W VIRGINIA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Below Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 13.680000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:35 EDT Set 20:12 EDT Transit Meridian 13:23 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:08 EDT Ends 20:39 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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