A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
924 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Severe storms and are possible through the early overnight and
locally heavy rain is possible through daybreak.
- Cooler but dry Friday through Monday. Some frost potential mainly
north Sunday morning, more widespread frost possible Monday
morning.
- Increasing rain chances next Tuesday, low chance for thunderstorms
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Regional Hourly Observations For BLACKFORD County
Issued at 1200 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
LAFAYETTE HVY RAIN 50 48 93 NE17G32 29.86F FOG
KOKOMO* TSTM 55 53 93 N21G28 29.87R
MARION* LGT RAIN 62 52 69 NE5 29.83F
MUNCIE* CLOUDY 68 46 45 SE9 29.82F
PORTLAND* CLOUDY 64 46 52 SE9 29.83F
INDIANAPOLIS TSTM 62 59 90 SW17G32 29.83R
Hourly Obs.,
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
Rh,
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Regional Obs.,
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South Bend ,
Fort Wayne ,
Lafayette ,
Indianapolis ,
Evansville
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 1200am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024
Across Indiana...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 62 degrees central, and near 61 degrees south. Current sky conditions are heavy rain north, thunderstorms central, and thunderstorms south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. There is patchy fog north and south. Winds are from the north at 8 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to heavy rain. Winds are from the southwest at 17 mph with gusts at 32 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and thunderstorms. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to thunderstorms. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 degrees at Shelbyville. The lowest temperature is HVY degrees at Warsaw.
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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LSI Heat Index,
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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BLACKFORD County,IN
350 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms expected this evening. Isolated severe
storms with hail and damaging winds are possible. However the
probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday.
Patchy frost is possible early Sunday morning.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For BLACKFORD County, IN
Issued at
959 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
REST OF TONIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers late this evening, then showers. Lows in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming west. Gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in
the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. West winds around
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the
lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
12-48 Hr ETA Surface,
12-48 Hr ETA 500mb/Sfc,
24 Hr. Comparsion,
TWC Forecast,
Fire Danger,
Day 1 Precip,
Day 2 Precip,
Days 1-5 Precip
NGM 60 Hr Forecast Meteograms:
South Bend ,
Fort Wayne ,
Lafayette ,
Indianapolis ,
Evansville ,
Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1,
Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
INDIANA
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6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY
APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG
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Temperature:
Precipitation:
.... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Total Forecast,
6 to 10 Day ,
8 to 14 Day ,
Text,
30-Day Outook,
90-Day,
120-Day
Almanac Information
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year
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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:00 EDT Set 20:28 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:43 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:56 EDT
Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy
Yesterday's Highs ,
Lows
Sunrise/Sunset/Moonrise/Moonset Computation (USN)
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)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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