A joint service of the UK Ag Weather Center and the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
924 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Severe storms and are possible through the early overnight and
locally heavy rain is possible through daybreak.
- 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 POSEY County
Issued at 1100 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024
SOUTHWEST INDIANA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
EVANSVILLE TSTM 60 58 92 S3 29.97F FOG
HUNTINGBURG + TSTM 61 59 93 W12G38 29.98R
WASHINGTON + CLOUDY 61 58 91 W10G16 29.92R
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South Bend ,
Fort Wayne ,
Lafayette ,
Indianapolis ,
Evansville
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 1100pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024
Across Indiana...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 72 degrees central, and near 60 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and thunderstorms south. In the north, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. There is patchy fog south. Winds are from the north at 9 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 3 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to thunderstorms. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 74 degrees at Eagle Creek. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at Warsaw, Kokomo, and Anderson.
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 POSEY County,IN
135 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /235 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024/
DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight
The threat of storms will increase to a peak this evening, with
all severe hazards in play. The greatest risk is for damaging
winds, with large hail and tornadoes also posing potential risks.
Frequent deadly lightning and locally heavy rains capable of
sporadic flooding are also potential hazards.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday
Lows in the upper 30s are possible this weekend, with Sunday night
perhaps the best chance for frost to develop as skies clear and
winds diminish then. These cooler temperatures and thus the
chance of frost appears greatest along and north of the Ohio
River.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is requested for our ongoing active severe
weather watch.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For POSEY County, IN
Issued at
1047 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
TONIGHT
Thunderstorms likely. Showers likely. Locally heavy
rainfall possible late this evening. Lows in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Cooler with
highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds
5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs
around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
12-48 Hr ETA Surface,
12-48 Hr ETA 500mb/Sfc,
24 Hr. Comparsion,
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Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1,
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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 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,
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8 to 14 Day ,
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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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