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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
858 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Partly Cloudy Tonight and Saturday; Cooler

- Some frost potential Sunday morning, more widespread frost 
  possible Monday morning.

- Increasing rain chances next Tuesday, chance for PM thunderstorms

- Temperatures generally near seasonal next week, but brief cooldown 
  is possible Wednesday into Thursday

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Regional Hourly Observations For PORTER County
Issued at 900 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
NORTHERN INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GARY*          CLEAR     54  28  37 W16G24    30.07S                  
VALPARAISO     MOCLDY    51  27  39 W12       30.08S                  
LAPORTE*       PTCLDY    51  23  33 W12G20    30.08S                  
KNOX*          MOCLDY    52  23  32 W10       30.08S                  
SOUTH BEND     PTCLDY    50  29  44 W12       30.07S                  
ELKHART*       PTCLDY    48  28  45 W8        30.06S                  
GOSHEN         MOCLDY    48  30  49 W9        30.06S                  
MONTICELLO*    CLOUDY    50  32  49 W9        30.12R                  
LOGANSPORT*    CLOUDY    50  34  53 W12       30.12S                  
ROCHESTER*     CLOUDY    52  30  43 W7        30.09S                  
PLYMOUTH*      CLOUDY    52  25  35 W7        30.07S                  
WARSAW*        MOCLDY    51  29  43 W9        30.07F                  
AUBURN*        MOCLDY    50  32  50 CALM      30.07S                  
FORT WAYNE     CLOUDY    52  33  48 W13       30.08R                  
HUNTINGTON*    CLOUDY   N/A N/A N/A W9        30.09R                  
PERU/GRISSOM   CLOUDY    51  35  54 W10       30.09R                  

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 900pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 50 degrees north, near 52 degrees central, and near 56 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. Winds are from the west at 12 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 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 PORTER County,IN

333 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /433 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Weather hazards expected  

  Limited Freeze/Frost Risk.

DISCUSSION  
 
Patchy frost and freezing temperatures are possible across 
northwest Illinois tonight.


 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

Saturday night and Sunday night  
  Elevated to Significant Freeze/Frost Risk.
Tuesday  
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Wednesday night  
  Limited Frost Risk.

DISCUSSION  

Periods of subfreezing temperatures and frost are possible
late Saturday night and again late Sunday night. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

  Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For PORTER County, IN
Issued at 308 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s inland, but only in the lower 50s near the lake. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A 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 precipitation 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s inland, but only in the upper 40s near the lake.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Patchy frost in the morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s inland, but only in the mid 50s near the lake.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

12-48 Hr ETA Surface, 12-48 Hr ETA 500mb/Sfc, 24 Hr. Comparsion, TWC Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip
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
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    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