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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 SPENCER County
Issued at 1100 AM EDT THU APR 25 2024
SOUTHWEST INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
EVANSVILLE     MOSUNNY   53  39  59 E7        30.29S                  
HUNTINGBURG +  MOSUNNY   52  40  63 E8        30.30S                  
WASHINGTON +   SUNNY     49  34  54 E7        30.30F                  

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 1100am EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 47 degrees central, and near 53 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are variable at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 53 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is SUNNY degrees at Warsaw and Kokomo.


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 SPENCER County,IN

351 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /451 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

A few thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon into tonight;
however, severe weather is not anticipated.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

A daily chance of thunderstorms is forecast Friday through Monday.
The best chance of stronger storms will be in the Ozarks Friday 
night and again late Sunday into Sunday night. Lightning, gusty 
winds, and locally heavy rain will be the primary hazards.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SPENCER County, IN
Issued at 614 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.

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
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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