Caret, VA

1:13 PM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 121 ft
Lon: 76.9° W
Lat: 38.0° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
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Caret Weather at a Glance
Updated 12:55 PM EST
Weather Station
Tappahannock (KXSA)
Elevation
135 ft
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Now
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
32 °F
Feels Like 22 °F
Wind(mph)
13
Sunrise / Set
7:01 AM
5:42 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 20 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 47 | 29 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 49 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 50 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance of Rain 54 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 5500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
48%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KXSA 121755Z AUTO 27011G18KT 10SM SCT055 00/M10 A3008 RMK AO2
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Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Windchill
22 °F
Dew Point
14 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
13 mph from West
Wind Gust
21 mph
Health
UV
4 out of 16
Pollen
3.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
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Regional Forecast for Essex
This Afternoon
partlysunny Partly sunny and brisk. Highs in the mid 30s. Temperature falling to around 30 late. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 19. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Warmer with highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Warmer with lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows around 40.
Friday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Forecast
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Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
36 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Clear
47 | 29 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
49 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
50 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
54 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
54 | 31 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
52 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Essex
This Afternoon
partlysunny Partly sunny and brisk. Highs in the mid 30s. Temperature falling to around 30 late. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows around 19. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 9 29 | 5 32 | 6 24 | 9
Wind 17 mph NNW 18 mph WNW 12 mph WNW 8 mph WNW
Humidity 52% 35% 32% 51%
Chance of Precip. 40% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 82% 24% 27% 2%
Conditions Chance of Snow Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
5:42 PM
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Essex
Monday
sunny Sunny. Warmer with highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Warmer with lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 9 42 | 10 40 | 16 31 | 20
Wind 4 mph West 6 mph West 3 mph West 1 mph SSW
Humidity 57% 28% 38% 61%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 5% 26% 56%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:00 AM
5:43 PM
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Essex
Tuesday
cloudy Cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 22 45 | 28 44 | 30 39 | 32
Wind 2 mph SSW 6 mph SSW 4 mph South 4 mph South
Humidity 64% 52% 58% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 83% 90% 88% 91%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:59 AM
5:44 PM
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Essex
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 31 47 | 34 44 | 34 39 | 32
Wind 2 mph West 4 mph WNW 2 mph North 2 mph NE
Humidity 84% 62% 70% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 74% 57% 52% 54%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:58 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Essex
Thursday and Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows around 40.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 36 | 31 49 | 34 48 | 39 41 | 38
Wind 2 mph ENE 5 mph SE 5 mph South 5 mph South
Humidity 81% 55% 72% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 25% 50% 90% 85%
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:57 AM
5:47 PM
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Essex
Friday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 36 50 | 33 45 | 32 37 | 30
Wind 4 mph SW 7 mph WNW 5 mph NW 6 mph NW
Humidity 89% 55% 62% 76%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 78% 59% 40% 27%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:57 AM
5:47 PM
Source: NWS at 1:02 PM EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Essex
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 27 47 | 25 46 | 27 37 | 30
Wind 5 mph WNW 5 mph West 4 mph West 6 mph NW
Humidity 78% 43% 47% 76%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Cloud Cover 25% 24% 30% 27%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:57 AM
5:47 PM
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February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRIC) 49 °F 29 °F
Record (KRIC) 74 °F (1999) 1 °F (1936)
Yesterday 45 °F 26 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 29
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Washington, DC 41.0 °F
Lewisetta, VA 39.9 °F
Solomons Island, MD 42.1 °F
Marine Forecast
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:01 AM EST 5:42 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:34 AM EST 6:09 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:03 AM EST 6:40 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:33 AM EST 7:11 PM EST
Moon 11:30 PM EST 9:25 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 35m
Length of Day
10h 40m
Tomorrow will be 2m 13s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 72% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
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State Highs State Lows
38 °F
Warrenton
37 °F
Martinsville
35 °F
Farmville
35 °F
Louisa
35 °F
Chesapeake
3 °F
Hot Springs
10 °F
Wise
10 °F
Richlands
12 °F
Galax
13 °F
Staunton
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Tappahannock 32 °F Scattered Clouds 12:55 PM EST
St. Inigoes 35 °F Partly Cloudy 12:53 PM EST
Leonardtown This station is not reporting.
West Point 32 °F Clear 12:55 PM EST
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Flight Rule: VFR (KXSA)
Wind Speed: 11.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 270° (West)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KXSA 121755Z AUTO 27011G18KT 10SM SCT055 00/M10 A3008 RMK AO2

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Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 59 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Richmond 400 7:44 PM EDT on April 28, 2012 Average High 71° F/ 21° C
Wonderful Pistachios 400 7:43 PM EDT on September 08, 2012 Average High 82° F/ 27° C
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET Hague VA , Mount Holly, VA 32 °F 32 °F 15 °F 50% West  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 9 ft 12:45 PM EST MADIS
Rose Garden Estates, Aylett, VA 32.8 °F 26 °F 9 °F 37% SW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 154 ft 1:13 PM EST Rapid Fire  
Jersey, King George, VA 31.6 °F 28 °F 13 °F 46% West  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 178 ft 1:09 PM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Cobb Island MD , Cobb Island, MD 33 °F 24 °F 16 °F 50% NW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 13 ft 12:48 PM EST MADIS
Dogue, King George, VA 32.5 °F 32 °F 15 °F 49% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 110 ft 1:13 PM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Lottsburg VA , Lottsburg, VA 30 °F 19 °F 12 °F 47% WNW  at  15 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 12:27 PM EST MADIS
Wright's Cove, Lottsburg, VA 31.9 °F 23 °F 12 °F 43% WNW  at  11.0 mph - / hr 6 ft 1:12 PM EST Normal  
Northumberland Shores, Lottsburg, VA 33.5 °F 28 °F 16 °F 48% West  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 1:12 PM EST Normal  
NOS_PORTS Piney Point, Piney Point, MD - - - - NW  at  21 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 12:24 PM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Oakley MD , Avenue, MD 31 °F 23 °F 12 °F 45% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 9 ft 12:42 PM EST MADIS
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The following are unofficial observations taken during the past 24
hours for the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation
is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn
spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available
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********************storm total snowfall********************

Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

Maryland

... Dorchester County...
   Cambridge 1.5 445 am 2/12 roads icy

... Somerset County...
   Princess Anne 2.0 450 am 2/12 roads covered
   Crisfield 1.0 451 am 2/12 roads icy

... Wicomico County...
   Salisbury 2.0 450 am 2/12 roads icy
   4 SSE Salisbury 1.4 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Worcester County...
   Snow Hill 2.0 530 am 2/12 roads icy
   Ocean City 1.0 530 am 2/12 roads icy

Virginia

... Accomack County...
   Melfa 2.0 451 am 2/12 roads covered

... City of Chesapeake...
   Great Bridge 0.5 532 am 2/12 911 call center
   4 SSE Portsmouth 0.5 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... City of Norfolk...
   Pennsytown 0.5 700 am 2/12 co-op observer
   Norfolk 0.3 743 PM 2/11 co-op observer

... City of Virginia Beach...
   6 NW Virginia Beach 0.7 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Gloucester County...
   Gloucester courthous 1.1 700 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Hanover County...
   slash Cottage 0.5 600 PM 2/11 co-op observer

... Isle of Wight County...
   Smithfield 0.5 700 am 2/12 NWS employee

... James City County...
   Fords Colony 0.5 828 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   Norge 0.5 826 PM 2/11 trained spotter
   3 se Williamsburg 0.3 1043 am 2/12 cocorahs

... Lancaster County...
   Lancaster 1.0 808 am 2/12 911 call center

... Mathews County...
   1 NE Elmington 1.5 700 am 2/12 co-op observer

... Northampton County...
   Exmore 2.0 836 am 2/12 911 call center
   1 ENE Smith Beach 1.0 700 am 2/12 co-op observer
   Eastville 1.0 836 am 2/12 911 call center

... Northumberland County...
   Heathsville 1.0 813 am 2/12 911 call center

... York County...
   Tabb 1.0 1223 am 2/12 trained spotter
   6 NE Newport News 0.5 700 am 2/12 cocorahs


***********************peak wind gust***********************

Location Max wind time/date comments
                        gust of
                         mph measurement

Maryland

... Dorchester County...
   Cambridge 44 224 am 2/12 buoy
   Bishops Head 43 318 am 2/12 buoy

... Wicomico County...
   Salisbury 40 235 am 2/12 ASOS

... Worcester County...
   Ocean City Inlet 45 318 am 2/12 buoy
   Ocean City Municipal 41 340 am 2/12 ASOS

Virginia

... Accomack County...
   Melfa/accomack_arpt 45 535 am 2/12 AWOS
   Wallops Island 40 141 am 2/12 ASOS
   Wachapreague 32 718 am 2/12 buoy

... Anz631...
   Rappahannock light 55 306 am 2/12 buoy

... Anz632...
   York riv E rear rge 50 118 am 2/12 buoy

... Anz634...
   chesa Bay brdg tnl 53 254 am 2/12 buoy

... City of Chesapeake...
   Money Point 44 206 am 2/12 buoy

... City of Hampton...
   Langley AFB 43 343 am 2/12 ASOS

... City of Newport News...
   dominion term assoc 48 500 am 2/12 buoy

... City of Norfolk...
   Norfolk NAS 43 212 am 2/12 ASOS

... City of Virginia Beach...
   nwlon Cape Henry 53 200 am 2/12 buoy
   Oceana NAS 48 301 am 2/12 ASOS

... Henrico County...
   Richmond 44 445 am 2/12 ASOS

... Northampton County...
   Kiptopeke 59 342 am 2/12 buoy

... Northumberland County...
   Lewisetta 50 318 am 2/12 buoy

... York County...
   Yorktown 49 318 am 2/12 buoy


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