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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
658 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 MORGAN County
Issued at 700 PM EDT FRI APR 26 2024
CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ANDERSON       LGT RAIN  60  53  76 NE3       30.05F                  
COLUMBUS       PTSUNNY   68  54  60 SE15      30.02F                  
FISHERS *+     CLOUDY    64  55  73 SE6       30.01F                  
FRANKFORT +      N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   
INDIANAPOLIS   CLOUDY    67  52  58 SE16G22   29.97F                  
-EAGLE CREEK   CLOUDY    68  52  56 SE8       29.97F                  
KOKOMO +       CLOUDY    58  54  86 E12       30.01F                  
MT COMFORT *+  CLOUDY    65  56  73 SE7       30.02F                  
SHELBYVILLE    CLOUDY    71  54  54 SE13      30.01S                  
ZIONSVILLE +   CLOUDY    59  54  84 E9        29.99F                  

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, Friday April 26, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 54 degrees north, near 67 degrees central, and near 76 degrees south. Current sky conditions are light rain north, cloudy central, and partly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 59 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 14 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southeast at 16 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 76 degrees at Evansville. The lowest temperature is LGT 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 MORGAN 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 MORGAN County, IN
Issued at 659 PM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy through midnight, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 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 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms through midnight, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms toward daybreak. Lows in the lower 60s. 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 around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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 around 70.

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NGM 60 Hr Forecast Meteograms: South Bend , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Indianapolis , Evansville , Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2


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                      
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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
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