Ritchie 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 RITCHIE County

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Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in West Virginia
Based on observations at 300am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across West Virginia...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 56 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 31%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the south at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 5 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 67 degrees at Huntington. 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 RITCHIE County,WV

219 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions by calling the toll-free spotter hotline, or by other methods detailed at www.weather.gov/rlx/reports.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RITCHIE County, WV
Issued at 133 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024 OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
FRIDAY
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Patchy frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
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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 APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Almanac Information
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 11.700000 Distance 0.999719 AU Rise 06:43 EDT Set 20:07 EDT Transit Meridian 13:24 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:16 EDT Ends 20:33 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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