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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
637 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Severe storms and locally heavy rain are possible this evening
into tonight.
- Colder but dry Friday through Monday. Some frost potential mainly
north Sunday morning.
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Regional Hourly Observations For DELAWARE County
Issued at 100 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024
EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
MUNCIE MOSUNNY 66 45 46 CALM 30.08S
PORTLAND + MOSUNNY 63 45 51 W5 30.09S
RICHMOND + MOSUNNY 64 45 48 SE3 30.09F
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Dewpoint,
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South Bend ,
Fort Wayne ,
Lafayette ,
Indianapolis ,
Evansville
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 100pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024
Across Indiana...temperatures are near 58 degrees north, near 66 degrees central, and near 76 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 64 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 76 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at Kokomo.
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 DELAWARE County,IN
408 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
DAY ONE Today and Tonight.
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this evening and
into tonight. Severe storms are possible with damaging winds as
the primary hazard. A lower risk for large hail and tornadoes also
exists. Lightning is a hazard with any thunderstorm.
Storm motion will be to the northeast at 40 mph.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation may be needed later today or tonight
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For DELAWARE County, IN
Issued at
1254 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
THIS AFTERNOON
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Scattered thunderstorms. Showers. Locally heavy
rainfall possible through midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west toward daybreak. Gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in
the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy through midnight, then mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of showers toward daybreak. Not as
cool with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers through
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
12-48 Hr ETA Surface,
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24 Hr. Comparsion,
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Lafayette ,
Indianapolis ,
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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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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 ,
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120-Day
Almanac Information
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year
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SUN
Declination 11.360000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:02 EDT Set 20:27 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:44 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:35 EDT Ends 20:55 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 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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