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Synopsis...
.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 MONROE County

SWR not available
Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in West Virginia
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across West Virginia...temperatures are near 45 degrees north, near 41 degrees central, and near 50 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at Lewisburg. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at Parkersburg and 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 MONROE County,WV

239 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

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 MONROE County, WV
Issued at 232 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with patchy drizzle. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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 AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 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 West Virginia
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Below       Normal                                            

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
3-6 Day Forecast Map, 5 Day Rainfall Forecast, TWC Jet Stream (80k), Max/Mins (80k)
6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook

Almanac Information

Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 14.000000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:33 EDT Set 20:13 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:23 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:06 EDT Ends 20:40 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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky