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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
939 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Showers and a few thunderstorms at times this evening into 
  Saturday.

- Warm through much of the period, particularly Sunday, when record 
  highs may be threatened.

- Active weather, with multiple chances for showers and storms next 
  week.

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Regional Hourly Observations For PARKE County
Issued at 100 AM EDT SAT APR 27 2024
WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CRAWFORDSVL +  LGT RAIN  61  50  68 S14G20    29.94S                  
LAFAYETTE      LGT RAIN  63  56  78 SE9       29.91F                  
TERRE HAUTE    LGT RAIN  64  60  87 SE5       29.92F                  

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 1200am EDT, Saturday April 27, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 58 degrees north, near 63 degrees central, and near 70 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 60 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 southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 70 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 PARKE County,IN

333 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Thunderstorms are possible at times from Saturday through 
Thursday. Organized severe storms do not appear likely much of the
time, though strong storms cannot be completely ruled out Tuesday
into Wednesday of 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 PARKE County, IN
Issued at 1249 AM EDT Sat Apr 27 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers early this morning, then numerous showers toward daybreak. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph toward daybreak. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 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 through midnight, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers through midnight, then a chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 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 showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms through midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

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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 
                 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10    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
Saturday April 27, 2024 the 118th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 14.320000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:49 EDT Set 20:36 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:42 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:22 EDT Ends 21:04 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 27TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
A tornado struck Kirksville MO killing 34 persons and destroying 300
buildings. (David Ludlum)
...1931...
The temperature at Pahala, located on the main island of Hawaii, soared to
100 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel)
...1938...Bowling Green's warmest April low: 69 degrees.
(NWS Louisville)
...1937...Beginning today, Bowling Green received 10 consecutive 
days with measurable precipitation, a record.
(NWS Louisville)	
...1942...
A destructive tornado swept across Rogers County and Mayes County in
Oklahoma. The tornado struck the town of Pryor killing 52 persons and
causing two million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1971...
A tornado tore through Green and Adair counties with F4 
damage in its wake. Two and a half million dollars in damage 
was done along the 14 mile long path. Six people were killed 
and 58 hurt. The twister dropped to earth near Bramlett and 
proceeded to Vester and Christine. The six fatalities 
occurred in the Mount Pleasant Church area along KY 551 north 
of Columbia. In Butler and Warren counties a tornado did F3 
damage, killing one person and costing two and a half million 
dollars. South View (Butler County) and Riverside (Warren 
County) were struck. A tornado of F1 strength injured 2 
people in Harrison County IN between Mauckport and Laconia. 
Debris from a demolished barn was carried a quarter mile. An 
F3 tornado did damage in Ohio and Butler counties. It touched 
down near Island Lake along Wysox Road in Ohio County and 
moved east near Logansport and Little Bend, lifting just 
outside of Morgantown. An asphalt shingle was found embedded 
two inches deep into an oak tree. An F4 tornado killed two 
people in Russell County. It began east of Russell Springs 
and moved through Salem to Faubush. The two fatalities 
occurred when a farm was swept away at Gosser Ridge near 
Dorena. At one point there were actually two distinct paths, 
as two funnels moved parallel to each other. (NWS Louisville)

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