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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
236 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Afternoon/evening rain expected. Total QPF under a half inch; 
Cooler

- Becoming Partly Cloudy on Wednesday.

- Cooler mid-week, with some frost possible Wednesday night for 
  northern portions of Central Indiana 

- Active pattern returns Friday into next week with above normal 
  temperatures and frequent rain chances

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Regional Hourly Observations For HENDRICKS County
Issued at 700 PM EDT TUE APR 23 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAFAYETTE      MOSUNNY   54  50  86 SW9G20    29.86F                  
KOKOMO*        LGT RAIN  51  51 100 S10       29.86F                  
MARION*        LGT RAIN  49  49  99 CALM      29.90F                  
MUNCIE*        LGT RAIN  52  49  89 NW6       29.90F                  
PORTLAND*      LGT RAIN  52  50  93 NW5       29.92S                  
INDIANAPOLIS   LGT RAIN  53  51  93 SW7       29.91F                  

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 700pm EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 53 degrees central, and near 68 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, light rain central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. Winds are from the south at 16 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 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 HENDRICKS County,IN

324 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

 Weather hazards expected...

 Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

DISCUSSION  

Isolated thunderstorms are possible into early evening. Lightning
is the the primary hazard.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

Additional thunderstorms are possible Friday into the weekend. 
Lightning is a hazard with any storm.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HENDRICKS County, IN
Issued at 559 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Lows around 40. West winds around 10 mph, becoming northwest toward daybreak. Gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Breezy, warmer with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers through midnight, then a chance of showers toward daybreak. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
                              INDIANA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 29-MAY 3  MAY 1-MAY 7    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       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
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.040000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:55 EDT Set 20:32 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:43 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:27 EDT Ends 21:00 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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)


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