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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
939 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Showers and a few thunderstorms at times this evening into 
  Saturday.

- Warm through much of the period, particularly Sunday, when record 
  highs may be threatened.

- Active weather, with multiple chances for showers and storms next 
  week.

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Regional Hourly Observations For MARION County
Issued at 1100 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LAFAYETTE      MOCLDY    62  55  77 SE7       29.93S                  
KOKOMO*        MOCLDY    56  55  97 E9        29.98F                  
MARION*        MOCLDY    58  54  86 SE8       29.99F                  
MUNCIE*        MOCLDY    64  54  69 S13G21    30.00R                  
PORTLAND*      MOCLDY    63  54  72 SE12      30.01F                  
INDIANAPOLIS   CLOUDY    64  56  75 SE14G22   29.95F                  

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 1100pm EDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 57 degrees north, near 64 degrees central, and near 71 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy north, cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 72%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 56 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is MOCLDY 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 MARION County,IN

333 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Thunderstorms are possible at times from Saturday through 
Thursday. Organized severe storms do not appear likely much of the
time, though strong storms cannot be completely ruled out Tuesday
into Wednesday of next week. 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 MARION County, IN
Issued at 929 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms through midnight, then numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms through midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

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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 
                 MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   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
Friday April 26, 2024 the 117th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 14.010000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:51 EDT Set 20:35 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:42 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:23 EDT Ends 21:03 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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


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