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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1251 PM 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 JOHNSON County
Issued at 200 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
COLUMBUS       SUNNY     68  39  34 SE13G20   30.10F                  
FISHERS *+     PTSUNNY   66  40  38 SE16      30.09F                  
FRANKFORT +      N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   
INDIANAPOLIS   PTSUNNY   68  43  40 SE14      30.06F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  46; 6HR MAX TEMP:  68;                                

-EAGLE CREEK   MOSUNNY   68  41  37 SE14G23   30.06F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  47; 6HR MAX TEMP:  68;                                

KOKOMO +       CLOUDY    65  42  43 E17       30.08F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  41; 6HR MAX TEMP:  65;                                

MARION +       CLOUDY    63  42  46 SE13G21   30.11F                  
SHELBYVILLE    PTSUNNY   72  42  34 SE13      30.08F                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  47; 6HR MAX TEMP:  72;                                


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 200pm EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 61 degrees north, near 68 degrees central, and near 67 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph with gusts at 23 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 72 degrees at Shelbyville. The lowest temperature is PTSUNNY degrees at Warsaw 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 JOHNSON 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.

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7-Day Forecast For JOHNSON County, IN
Issued at 229 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy this afternoon, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, then a chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 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 mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 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 AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. 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                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   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