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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
637 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Severe storms and locally heavy rain are possible this evening
into tonight.
- Colder but dry Friday through Monday. Some frost potential mainly
north Sunday morning.
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Regional Hourly Observations For DECATUR County
Issued at 800 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS
ANDERSON SUNNY 46 43 91 CALM 30.09R
COLUMBUS SUNNY 48 46 93 CALM 30.09R
FISHERS *+ SUNNY 48 46 91 CALM 30.10R
FRANKFORT + N/A N/A N/A N/A MISG N/A
INDIANAPOLIS MOSUNNY 51 46 83 CALM 30.07R
6HR MIN TEMP: 49; 6HR MAX TEMP: 54;
-EAGLE CREEK SUNNY 50 46 86 CALM 30.07R
6HR MIN TEMP: 48; 6HR MAX TEMP: 56;
KOKOMO + SUNNY 47 47 100 SW5 30.09R
6HR MIN TEMP: 43; 6HR MAX TEMP: 53;
MT COMFORT *+ SUNNY 48 48 97 CALM 30.11R
SHELBYVILLE SUNNY 51 46 83 CALM 30.08R
6HR MIN TEMP: 47; 6HR MAX TEMP: 56;
ZIONSVILLE + SUNNY 46 44 95 CALM 30.09R
6HR MIN TEMP: 42; 6HR MAX TEMP: 51;
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 18, 2024
Across Indiana...temperatures are near 46 degrees north, near 51 degrees central, and near 57 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, mostly sunny central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 50 degrees. Winds are from the west at 3 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm 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 57 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is SUNNY degrees at Warsaw and Kokomo.
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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LSI Heat Index,
Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For DECATUR County,IN
408 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
DAY ONE Today and Tonight.
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 and tornadoes also
exists. Lightning is a hazard with any thunderstorm.
Storm motion will be to the northeast at 40 mph.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation may be needed later today or tonight
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For DECATUR County, IN
Issued at
653 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
TODAY
Mostly sunny this morning, then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows around 50.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west toward daybreak. Gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Much cooler with highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy through midnight, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers through
midnight, then a slight chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows
in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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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