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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
616 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Severe storms and locally heavy rain are possible from after 8pm
through around sunrise.
- 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 CLINTON County
Issued at 600 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
ANDERSON FAIR 73 38 28 SE8 29.95F
COLUMBUS MOSUNNY 77 48 36 S12 29.93F
FISHERS *+ FAIR 76 46 35 SE9 29.94F
FRANKFORT + N/A N/A N/A N/A MISG N/A
INDIANAPOLIS PTSUNNY 75 48 38 SE10 29.92F
-EAGLE CREEK FAIR 76 47 35 SE13 29.92F
KOKOMO + FAIR 70 47 43 SE15 29.94F
MT COMFORT *+ FAIR 76 45 33 E9 29.95F
SHELBYVILLE FAIR 80 50 34 S13 29.93F
ZIONSVILLE + FAIR 75 46 36 SE9 29.94F
Hourly Obs.,
Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
Rh,
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South Bend ,
Fort Wayne ,
Lafayette ,
Indianapolis ,
Evansville
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 600pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024
Across Indiana...temperatures are near 63 degrees north, near 75 degrees central, and near 83 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly sunny north, partly sunny central, and not available south. In the north, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are from the east at 8 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 13 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is FAIR degrees at Warsaw, Kokomo, and Huntingburg.
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 CLINTON County,IN
358 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
DAY ONE Through Tonight.
Weather hazards expected
Elevated thunderstorm wind damage risk.
Elevated lightning risk.
DISCUSSION
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this evening and
into tonight. Severe storms are possible with damaging winds as
the primary hazard. A lower risk for large hail, localized flooding,
and tornadoes also exists. Lightning is a hazard with any thunderstorm.
Storm motion will be to the northeast around 35-45 mph.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation may be needed this evening into tonight.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For CLINTON County, IN
Issued at
550 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
TONIGHT Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Showers
through midnight, then scattered showers toward daybreak. Locally
heavy rainfall possible through midnight. Lows in the mid 40s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph toward daybreak. Chance of rain
90 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the mid 50s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy through midnight, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in
the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers toward
daybreak. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
TUESDAY
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Lows around 40. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
50s. Lows in the upper 30s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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
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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,
6 to 10 Day ,
8 to 14 Day ,
Text,
30-Day Outook,
90-Day,
120-Day
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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