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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 DE KALB County
Issued at 800 AM EDT THU APR 25 2024
NORTHERN INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GARY*          SUNNY     36  36 100 E5        30.34R                  
VALPARAISO     MOSUNNY   31  30  96 E5        30.34S FOG     WCI  26  
6HR MIN TEMP:  28; 6HR MAX TEMP:  32;                                

MICHIGAN CITY* MOSUNNY   30  28  93 CALM      30.35S                  
LAPORTE*       MOSUNNY   31  30  94 CALM      30.35R FOG              
6HR MIN TEMP:  27; 6HR MAX TEMP:  31;                                

KNOX*          MOSUNNY   32  28  86 CALM      30.35R                  
SOUTH BEND     MOSUNNY   32  30  92 CALM      30.35R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  28; 6HR MAX TEMP:  32;                                

ELKHART*       MOSUNNY   31  31  99 E3        30.35S                  
GOSHEN         MOSUNNY   31  30  96 CALM      30.35R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  28; 6HR MAX TEMP:  33; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                

MONTICELLO*    MOSUNNY   33  32  95 E3        30.33R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  32; 6HR MAX TEMP:  34;                                

LOGANSPORT*    SUNNY     34  32  93 NE5       30.35R WCI  30          
ROCHESTER*     SUNNY     34  34 100 CALM      30.35R FOG              
PLYMOUTH*      SUNNY     32  30  93 CALM      30.34S                  
WARSAW*        SUNNY     31  31  98 CALM      30.35R FOG              
AUBURN*        MOSUNNY   32  32 100 CALM      30.36R                  
FORT WAYNE     MOSUNNY   34  30  85 NE5       30.36R WCI  30          
6HR MIN TEMP:  31; 6HR MAX TEMP:  38;                                

HUNTINGTON*    SUNNY     34  34 100 CALM      30.35R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  32; 6HR MAX TEMP:  39;                                

PERU/GRISSOM   SUNNY     37  33  88 NE3       30.32R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  32; 6HR MAX TEMP:  43;                                


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 800am EDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 32 degrees north, near 43 degrees central, and near 43 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 92%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at Shelbyville. The lowest temperature is SUNNY 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 DE KALB County,IN

421 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024

   FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING  

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest 
Michigan and northwest Ohio.

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Freeze Warning.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are possible at times Friday night through Monday but 
the chances for severe weather are currently low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For DE KALB County, IN
Issued at 558 AM EDT Thu Apr 25 2024


FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS MORNING

TODAY
Widespread frost this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.

TONIGHT
Clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Patchy frost in the morning. Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. 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 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