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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
304 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler but dry 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 BROWN County
Issued at 400 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BATESVILLE +   CLOUDY    59  59 100 VRB3G12   29.89R                  
BEDFORD +      CLOUDY    59  57  94 W6        29.92S                  
BLOOMINGTON    CLOUDY    60  57  89 W12G17    29.93R                  
FRENCH LICK *+ CLOUDY   N/A N/A N/A W3        29.93R                  
JEFFERSONVL +  LGT RAIN  63  63 100 SW7       29.89F                  
MADISON *+     CLOUDY    59  59 100 SW3       29.92R                  

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Meteograms: South Bend , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Indianapolis , Evansville


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 53 degrees central, and near 63 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. There is patchy fog north. Winds are from the north at 12 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the northwest at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at Shelbyville and Evansville. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at Warsaw, Kokomo, 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 BROWN County,IN

310 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BROWN County, IN
Issued at 335 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and thunderstorms toward daybreak, then partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy through midnight, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs around 60. Lows around 40.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For 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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....  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)


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