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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 NEWTON County
Issued at 600 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024
NORTHWEST INDIANA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
GARY /AIRPORT/ CLOUDY 54 45 71 N8 29.98R
MONTICELLO + PTSUNNY 68 46 44 E6 29.91S
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 500pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024
Across Indiana...temperatures are near 62 degrees north, near 73 degrees central, and near 83 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are from the east at 12 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 13 mph with gusts at 20 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 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 NEWTON County,IN
253 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /353 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024/
DAY ONE Tonight.
Weather hazards expected
Limited Thunderstorm Risk south of Interstate 80...with an
associated:
Limited Hail Risk...up to one inch in diameter.
Limited Damaging Wind Risk...up to 65 mph.
DISCUSSION
Periods of showers and thunderstorms can be expected this
afternoon and evening, primarily south of I-80. A few
thunderstorms south of I-80 may become strong to severe with
damaging hail and winds possible.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday.
Friday Night through Sunday Night
Limited to Elevated Frost and or Freeze Risk outside of Chicago.
Monday Night and Tuesday
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotters may be needed south of Interstate 80 this afternoon and
evening.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the northeast at 40 to 45 mph.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For NEWTON County, IN
Issued at
231 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms
in the evening, then a chance of showers late in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny until late afternoon, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid
30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the
upper 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
TUESDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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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