A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
317 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Severe storms and locally heavy rain are possible from after 8pm
through around sunrise.
- 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 MARTIN County
Issued at 300 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024
SOUTHWEST INDIANA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
EVANSVILLE PTSUNNY 80 63 55 S9 29.97F
HUNTINGBURG *+ MOSUNNY 79 64 60 S8G17 30.00F
WASHINGTON + MOSUNNY 77 52 40 S10 29.98F
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 300pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024
Across Indiana...temperatures are near 59 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 80 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. Winds are variable at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 80 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY 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.
U.S. Radar,
All NWS Radars (In near-real time),
LSI Heat Index,
Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For MARTIN 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 MARTIN County, IN
Issued at
317 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy late this afternoon, then showers and
numerous thunderstorms. Lows around 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming northwest toward daybreak. Chance of rain 80 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Much
cooler with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in
the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 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
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 ,
Text,
30-Day Outook,
90-Day,
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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