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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
234 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Partly Cloudy Tonight and Saturday; Cooler

- Some frost potential Sunday morning, more widespread frost 
  possible Monday morning.

- Increasing rain chances next Tuesday, chance for PM thunderstorms

- Temperatures generally near seasonal next week, but brief cooldown 
  is possible Wednesday into Thursday

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Regional Hourly Observations For VIGO County
Issued at 500 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CRAWFORDSVL +  PTSUNNY   53  28  39 NW15G21   30.14S                  
GREENCASTLE +  MOSUNNY   55  33  42 NW16      30.15R                  
LAFAYETTE      CLOUDY    55  32  41 NW13      30.12S                  
TERRE HAUTE    SUNNY     57  36  45 NW13      30.16S                  

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, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 56 degrees north, near 55 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 37 degrees. Winds are from the west at 18 mph with gusts at 25 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 14 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 63 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is MOSUNNY degrees at Warsaw, Huntingburg, 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 VIGO County,IN

348 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

A few thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday. Lightning is a hazard
with any storm. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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7-Day Forecast For VIGO County, IN
Issued at 316 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy late this afternoon, then clearing. Cooler with lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph late this afternoon.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers through midnight, then a chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
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                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  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
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:00 EDT Set 20:28 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:43 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:56 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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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