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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
914 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 FAYETTE County
Issued at 1200 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
MUNCIE         MOSUNNY   53  39  59 NW16G25   30.09S                  
PORTLAND +     PTSUNNY   52  41  66 NW12G17   30.09R                  
RICHMOND +     CLOUDY    48  45  87 NW10G17   30.10R                  

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 1200pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 49 degrees north, near 53 degrees central, and near 58 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, partly sunny central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 30 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 16 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 10 mph with gusts at 20 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is MOSUNNY degrees at 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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Hazardous Weather Outlook For FAYETTE County,IN

344 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Patchy to areas of frost will be possible Saturday night and again
Sunday night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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7-Day Forecast For FAYETTE County, IN
Issued at 958 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

REST OF TODAY
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Patchy frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

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

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

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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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   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
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)


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