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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
312 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Becoming Cloudy with rain chances this afternoon and evening; 
Warmer.

- Clouds with rain chances tonight.

- Above normal temperatures and numerous chances for showers and 
thunderstorms expected through the long term.

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Regional Hourly Observations For HAMILTON County
Issued at 800 AM EDT FRI APR 26 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ANDERSON +     MOSUNNY   42  34  74 SE8       30.17S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  39; 6HR MAX TEMP:  45;                                

COLUMBUS       SUNNY     45  36  70 E7        30.14F                  
FISHERS *+     MOSUNNY   45  36  70 SE12      30.16S                  
INDIANAPOLIS   CLOUDY    46  35  65 E13       30.13S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  45; 6HR MAX TEMP:  49;                                

-EAGLE CREEK   MOSUNNY   47  36  65 E6        30.13F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  43; 6HR MAX TEMP:  50;                                

KOKOMO +       PTSUNNY   41  36  82 E12       30.17S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  39; 6HR MAX TEMP:  43;                                

SHELBYVILLE    MOSUNNY   47  36  65 E16       30.14S                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  45; 6HR MAX TEMP:  48;                                


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 800am EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 42 degrees north, near 46 degrees central, and near 54 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, cloudy central, and light rain south. In the north, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 5 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is PTSUNNY degrees at Kokomo and Huntingburg.


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 HAMILTON County,IN

404 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight. Severe
thunderstorms are not expected. Lightning is a threat with any
thunderstorm.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Thunderstorms are possible Saturday through Thursday. Lightning is a
hazard with any storm.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HAMILTON County, IN
Issued at 629 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this morning. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Warmer with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 70 percent.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 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
Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 14.010000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:51 EDT Set 20:35 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:42 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:23 EDT Ends 21:03 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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


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