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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
300 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warmer today

- Rain chances return Friday Night through Wednesday; thunderstorms 
  possible at times

- Some uncertain potential for strong to severe storms early next 
  week

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Regional Hourly Observations For MADISON County
Issued at 300 AM EDT FRI MAR 29 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAFAYETTE      PTCLDY    42  39  89 CALM      30.04R                  
KOKOMO*        MOCLDY    40  40 100 CALM      30.05F                  
MARION*        PTCLDY    43  40  89 CALM      30.04F                  
MUNCIE*        CLOUDY    45  38  76 W5        30.04F                  
PORTLAND*      CLOUDY    45  37  76 NW6       30.04F                  
INDIANAPOLIS   LGT RAIN  48  36  63 S6        30.05S                  

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 300am EDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 28 degrees north, near 48 degrees central, and near 46 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, light rain central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 6 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at Bloomington. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY 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.

U.S. Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), LSI Heat Index, Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For MADISON County,IN

322 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Thunderstorms will be possible at times from Friday night through
Tuesday Night. There is some potential for strong to severe
storms early next week, primarily late Monday into early Tuesday.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For MADISON County, IN
Issued at 330 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south this morning, then becoming west with gusts up to 20 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers through midnight, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool with lows around 50. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph toward daybreak. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through midnight, then a chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming northeast toward daybreak. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely toward daybreak. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 90 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Cooler with highs in the mid 40s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 50s.

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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 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Below        Above      Above      Above                      

....  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 March 29, 2024 the 89th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 3.970000
Distance 0.999720 AU
Rise 06:32 EDT Set 19:07 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:49 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:06 EDT Ends 19:33 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
MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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