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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
634 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Cooler but dry through Monday. Some frost potential mainly north 
Sunday morning, more widespread frost possible Monday morning.

- Increasing rain chances next Tuesday, low chance for
  thunderstorms

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Regional Hourly Observations For OWEN County
Issued at 800 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
CRAWFORDSVL +  CLOUDY    46  41  84 NW13G18   30.09R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  43; 6HR MAX TEMP:  49;                                

GREENCASTLE +  CLOUDY    48  46  93 NW10      30.09R                  
LAFAYETTE      CLOUDY    47  42  83 NW13      30.09R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  47; 6HR MAX TEMP:  50; 6HR PCP:  0.01;                

TERRE HAUTE    CLOUDY    50  45  83 NW15G23   30.10R                  
6HR MIN TEMP:  50; 6HR MAX TEMP:  55; 6HR PCP: TRACE;                


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Meteograms: South Bend , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Indianapolis , Evansville


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 800am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 44 degrees north, near 49 degrees central, and near 53 degrees south. Current sky conditions are sunny north, drizzle central, and cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 18 mph with gusts at 24 mph north, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 14 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and drizzle. Winds are from the north at 12 mph with gusts at 21 mph south, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 53 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 OWEN County,IN

310 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For OWEN County, IN
Issued at 635 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy through midnight, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms through midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:                                                                    
 Precipitation:                                                                    

....  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 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:00 EDT Set 20:28 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:43 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:56 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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


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