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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
632 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Active pattern returns Friday into next week with above normal 
temperatures and frequent storm chances

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Regional Hourly Observations For DECATUR County
Issued at 900 PM EDT THU APR 25 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ANDERSON       PTCLDY    51  30  44 NE5       30.23S                  
COLUMBUS       CLEAR     54  37  54 CALM      30.20S                  
FISHERS *+     MOCLDY    54  33  45 E6        30.22S                  
FRANKFORT +      N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   
INDIANAPOLIS   MOCLDY    56  33  42 E7        30.19F                  
-EAGLE CREEK   MOCLDY    55  34  45 NE5       30.19S                  
KOKOMO +       PTCLDY    48  36  63 E9        30.23F                  
MT COMFORT *+  PTCLDY    49  37  62 NE7       30.22S                  
SHELBYVILLE    PTCLDY    52  36  54 NE7       30.20S                  
ZIONSVILLE +   PTCLDY    51  35  53 NE6       30.21S                  

Hourly Obs., Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, Rh, Wind, Regional Obs., Station Model, Surface 4-Panel
Meteograms: South Bend , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Indianapolis , Evansville


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 900pm EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 51 degrees north, near 56 degrees central, and near 59 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 6 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is CLEAR degrees at Kokomo and Anderson.


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.

U.S. Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), LSI Heat Index, Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For DECATUR County,IN

304 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

  No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are possible late Friday through early next week. 
Lightning is a hazard with any storm.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For DECATUR County, IN
Issued at 649 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Warmer with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Partly cloudy 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 upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. 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 
                 MAY 1-MAY 5  MAY 3-MAY 9    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal                                            

....  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
Thursday April 25, 2024 the 116th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.690000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:52 EDT Set 20:34 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:42 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:24 EDT Ends 21:02 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 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)


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