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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
843 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

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

- Cooler mid-week, with some frost possible Wednesday night for 
North Central Indiana 

- Active pattern returns Friday into next week with above normal 
temperatures and numerous storm chances

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Regional Hourly Observations For MONROE County
Issued at 1200 PM EDT TUE APR 23 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BATESVILLE +   SUNNY     61  37  41 VRB9G25   30.00R                  
BEDFORD +      CLOUDY    63  36  36 SW13G20   29.99F                  
BLOOMINGTON    CLOUDY    62  40  44 SW12G20   29.97F                  
FRENCH LICK *+ PTSUNNY   63  34  34 SW10G24   30.01F                  
JEFFERSONVL +  MOSUNNY   66  41  39 SW15G23   30.03S                  
MADISON *+     PTSUNNY   63  39  42 SW16      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 1200pm EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 52 degrees north, near 59 degrees central, and near 66 degrees south. Current sky conditions are cloudy north, cloudy central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 74%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are from the southwest at 24 mph with gusts at 33 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 20 mph with gusts at 32 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is RAIN 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 MONROE County,IN

331 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

An isolated thunderstorm embedded within the expected rain is 
possible this afternoon and evening across South Central Indiana.

 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 MONROE County, IN
Issued at 1215 PM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024

THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest toward daybreak. Chance of rain 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms through midnight, then a chance of showers toward daybreak. 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 chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:      Above       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)


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