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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
300 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warmer on Friday

- Rain chances return Friday Night through Wednesday; thunderstorms 
  possible at times

- Some uncertain potential for strong to severe storms early next 
  week

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Regional Hourly Observations For CARROLL County
Issued at 300 PM EDT THU MAR 28 2024
NORTHERN INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GARY*          MOSUNNY   48  27  43 W13G20    30.08F                  
VALPARAISO     MOSUNNY   49  26  41 W17G26    30.09F                  
MICHIGAN CITY* MOSUNNY   46  27  46 W9        30.08F                  
LAPORTE*       MOSUNNY   47  23  37 W15G23    30.08F                  
KNOX*          PTSUNNY   50  18  27 W10G22    30.09F                  
SOUTH BEND     PTSUNNY   49  26  41 SW17G25   30.08F                  
ELKHART*       PTSUNNY   47  25  42 W15G21    30.07F                  
GOSHEN         PTSUNNY   47  26  44 W20G25    30.08F                  
MONTICELLO*    PTSUNNY   52  27  38 W15G23    30.09F                  
LOGANSPORT*    MOSUNNY   50  30  46 W15G22    30.10F                  
ROCHESTER*     PTSUNNY   50  28  43 W12G22    30.08F                  
PLYMOUTH*      MOSUNNY   48  23  37 W15G25    30.07F                  
WARSAW*        MOSUNNY   49  26  40 W9G18     30.08F                  
AUBURN*        MOSUNNY   46  30  53 W12G21    30.09F                  
FORT WAYNE     PTSUNNY   51  30  44 W15G28    30.09F                  
HUNTINGTON*    PTSUNNY   51  28  41 W15G23    30.09F                  
PERU/GRISSOM   CLOUDY    52  27  38 W14       30.07F                  

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 300pm EDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 57 degrees central, and near 60 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, mostly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 17 mph with gusts at 25 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 14 mph with gusts at 26 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph with gusts at 18 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is MOSUNNY 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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CARROLL County,IN

1054 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms will be possible at times from Friday night through
Tuesday Night. There is some potential for strong to severe storms
early next week, primarily Monday into Monday night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CARROLL County, IN
Issued at 313 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers through midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph toward daybreak. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast toward daybreak. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
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 lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 60.

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
NGM 60 Hr Forecast Meteograms: South Bend , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Indianapolis , Evansville , Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
                              INDIANA                                                                     
                 ---------------------------------------------
                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   Temperature:      Below        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      Above      Above                      

....  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 March 28, 2024 the 88th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.580000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:34 EDT Set 19:06 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:49 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:08 EDT Ends 19:32 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
MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

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