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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
626 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Some frost possible across North Central Indiana this morning 

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

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Regional Hourly Observations For MONROE County
Issued at 1000 AM EDT THU APR 25 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BATESVILLE +   CLOUDY    43  41  93 E8G15     30.32S                  
BLOOMINGTON    SUNNY     47  34  60 E9        30.31R                  
FRENCH LICK *+ SUNNY     45  36  70 E9        30.30R                  
JEFFERSONVL +  MOSUNNY   48  37  66 NE8G14    30.30F                  
MADISON *+     PTSUNNY   45  36  70 NE8       30.33S                  

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 1000am EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 44 degrees north, near 45 degrees central, and near 50 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 67%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 5 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. 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 9 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is SUNNY 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MONROE County,IN

428 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

  No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are possible 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 MONROE County, IN
Issued at 949 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through midnight, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
                              INDIANA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Below       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